Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770, 7,155 and 2,034
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,770, 7,155 and 2,034 is: 3,051
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,770 : 7,155 = 2,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,770/7,155 = 2,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,770x = 7,155 × 2,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,770x = 14,553,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,553,270/4,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,051
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