Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546, 5,319 and 1,114
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,546, 5,319 and 1,114 is: 1,671
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,546 : 5,319 = 1,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,546/5,319 = 1,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,546x = 5,319 × 1,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,546x = 5,925,366 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,925,366/3,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,671
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