Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410, 3,615 and 586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,410, 3,615 and 586 is: 879
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,410 : 3,615 = 586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,410/3,615 = 586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,410x = 3,615 × 586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,410x = 2,118,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,118,390/2,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879
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