Three numbers are in the ratio 2: 3: 4. If the sum of their squares is 1856, then the numbers are:

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  1. 8, 12, 16
  2. 16, 24, 32
  3. 12, 18, 24
  4. 14, 18, 19

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Option 2 : 16, 24, 32
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Given:

Three numbers are in the ratio 2:3:4.

The sum of their squares = 1856.

Calculations:

Let the numbers be 2x, 3x, and 4x.

Sum of squares = (2x)2 + (3x)2 + (4x)2.

1856 = (2x)2 + (3x)2 + (4x)2

⇒ 1856 = 4x2 + 9x2 + 16x2

⇒ 1856 = 29x2

⇒ x2 = 64

⇒ x = √64

⇒ x = 8

Therefore, the numbers are:

2x = 2 × 8 = 16

3x = 3 × 8 = 24

4x = 4 × 8 = 32

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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