Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098, 6,147 and 1,362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,098, 6,147 and 1,362 is: 2,043
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,098 : 6,147 = 1,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,098/6,147 = 1,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,098x = 6,147 × 1,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,098x = 8,372,214 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,372,214/4,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,043
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