Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082, 6,123 and 1,346
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,082, 6,123 and 1,346 is: 2,019
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,082 : 6,123 = 1,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,082/6,123 = 1,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,082x = 6,123 × 1,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,082x = 8,241,558 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,241,558/4,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,019
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