Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932, 7,398 and 1,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,932, 7,398 and 1,284 is: 1,926
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,932 : 7,398 = 1,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,932/7,398 = 1,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,932x = 7,398 × 1,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,932x = 9,499,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,499,032/4,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,926
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