Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240, 10,860 and 1,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,240, 10,860 and 1,768 is: 2,652
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,240 : 10,860 = 1,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,240/10,860 = 1,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,240x = 10,860 × 1,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,240x = 19,200,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,200,480/7,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,652
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