Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,494, 11,241 and 2,022
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,494, 11,241 and 2,022 is: 3,033
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,494 : 11,241 = 2,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,494/11,241 = 2,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,494x = 11,241 × 2,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,494x = 22,729,302 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,729,302/7,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,033
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