Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,500, 6,750 and 1,422
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,500, 6,750 and 1,422 is: 2,133
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,500 : 6,750 = 1,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,500/6,750 = 1,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,500x = 6,750 × 1,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,500x = 9,598,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,598,500/4,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133
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