Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,558, 5,337 and 1,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,558, 5,337 and 1,126 is: 1,689
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,558 : 5,337 = 1,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,558/5,337 = 1,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,558x = 5,337 × 1,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,558x = 6,009,462 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,009,462/3,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,689
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