Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,352, 11,028 and 1,880
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,352, 11,028 and 1,880 is: 2,820
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,352 : 11,028 = 1,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,352/11,028 = 1,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,352x = 11,028 × 1,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,352x = 20,732,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,732,640/7,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,820
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