Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,398, 5,097 and 966
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,398, 5,097 and 966 is: 1,449
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,398 : 5,097 = 966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,398/5,097 = 966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,398x = 5,097 × 966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,398x = 4,923,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,923,702/3,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449
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