Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138, 4,707 and 1,086
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,138, 4,707 and 1,086 is: 1,629
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,138 : 4,707 = 1,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,138/4,707 = 1,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,138x = 4,707 × 1,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,138x = 5,111,802 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,111,802/3,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,629
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