Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356, 3,534 and 1,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,356, 3,534 and 1,330 is: 1,995
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,356 : 3,534 = 1,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,356/3,534 = 1,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,356x = 3,534 × 1,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,356x = 4,700,220 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,700,220/2,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,995
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