Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084, 6,126 and 1,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,084, 6,126 and 1,006 is: 1,509
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,084 : 6,126 = 1,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,084/6,126 = 1,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,084x = 6,126 × 1,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,084x = 6,162,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,162,756/4,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509
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