Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370, 5,055 and 938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,370, 5,055 and 938 is: 1,407
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,370 : 5,055 = 938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,370/5,055 = 938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,370x = 5,055 × 938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,370x = 4,741,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,741,590/3,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407
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