Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524, 6,786 and 1,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,524, 6,786 and 1,788 is: 2,682
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,524 : 6,786 = 1,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,524/6,786 = 1,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,524x = 6,786 × 1,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,524x = 12,133,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,133,368/4,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,682
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