Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028, 9,042 and 1,924
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,028, 9,042 and 1,924 is: 2,886
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,028 : 9,042 = 1,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,028/9,042 = 1,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,028x = 9,042 × 1,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,028x = 17,396,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,396,808/6,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,886
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