Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188, 6,282 and 1,110
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,188, 6,282 and 1,110 is: 1,665
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,188 : 6,282 = 1,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,188/6,282 = 1,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,188x = 6,282 × 1,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,188x = 6,973,020 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,973,020/4,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,665
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