Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710, 7,065 and 1,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,710, 7,065 and 1,632 is: 2,448
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,710 : 7,065 = 1,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,710/7,065 = 1,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,710x = 7,065 × 1,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,710x = 11,530,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,530,080/4,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,448
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