Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610, 6,915 and 1,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,610, 6,915 and 1,532 is: 2,298
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,610 : 6,915 = 1,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,610/6,915 = 1,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,610x = 6,915 × 1,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,610x = 10,593,780 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,593,780/4,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,298
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