Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,922, 7,383 and 1,274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,922, 7,383 and 1,274 is: 1,911
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,922 : 7,383 = 1,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,922/7,383 = 1,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,922x = 7,383 × 1,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,922x = 9,405,942 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,405,942/4,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,911
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