Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408, 3,612 and 584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,408, 3,612 and 584 is: 876
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,408 : 3,612 = 584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,408/3,612 = 584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,408x = 3,612 × 584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,408x = 2,109,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,109,408/2,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876
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