Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,776, 7,164 and 1,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,776, 7,164 and 1,698 is: 2,547
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,776 : 7,164 = 1,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,776/7,164 = 1,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,776x = 7,164 × 1,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,776x = 12,164,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,164,472/4,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,547
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