Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,156, 6,234 and 2,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,156, 6,234 and 2,104 is: 3,156
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,156 : 6,234 = 2,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,156/6,234 = 2,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,156x = 6,234 × 2,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,156x = 13,116,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,116,336/4,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,156
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