Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860, 7,290 and 2,124
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,860, 7,290 and 2,124 is: 3,186
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,860 : 7,290 = 2,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,860/7,290 = 2,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,860x = 7,290 × 2,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,860x = 15,483,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,483,960/4,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,186
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