Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376, 5,064 and 944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,376, 5,064 and 944 is: 1,416
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,376 : 5,064 = 944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,376/5,064 = 944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,376x = 5,064 × 944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,376x = 4,780,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,780,416/3,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416
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