Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346, 11,019 and 1,874
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,346, 11,019 and 1,874 is: 2,811
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,346 : 11,019 = 1,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,346/11,019 = 1,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,346x = 11,019 × 1,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,346x = 20,649,606 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,649,606/7,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,811
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