Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374, 11,061 and 1,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,374, 11,061 and 1,902 is: 2,853
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,374 : 11,061 = 1,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,374/11,061 = 1,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,374x = 11,061 × 1,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,374x = 21,038,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,038,022/7,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,853
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