Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200, 7,800 and 1,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,200, 7,800 and 1,552 is: 2,328
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,200 : 7,800 = 1,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,200/7,800 = 1,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,200x = 7,800 × 1,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,200x = 12,105,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,105,600/5,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,328
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