Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442, 5,163 and 1,390
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,442, 5,163 and 1,390 is: 2,085
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,442 : 5,163 = 1,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,442/5,163 = 1,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,442x = 5,163 × 1,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,442x = 7,176,570 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,176,570/3,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,085
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