Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282, 10,923 and 1,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,282, 10,923 and 1,810 is: 2,715
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,282 : 10,923 = 1,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,282/10,923 = 1,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,282x = 10,923 × 1,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,282x = 19,770,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,770,630/7,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,715
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