Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930, 7,395 and 1,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,930, 7,395 and 1,282 is: 1,923
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,930 : 7,395 = 1,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,930/7,395 = 1,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,930x = 7,395 × 1,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,930x = 9,480,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,480,390/4,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,923
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