Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424, 3,636 and 600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,424, 3,636 and 600 is: 900
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,424 : 3,636 = 600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,424/3,636 = 600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,424x = 3,636 × 600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,424x = 2,181,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,600/2,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900
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