Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528, 5,292 and 1,989
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,528, 5,292 and 1,989 is: 2,983.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,528 : 5,292 = 1,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,528/5,292 = 1,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,528x = 5,292 × 1,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,528x = 10,525,788 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,525,788/3,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,983.50
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