Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590, 5,385 and 1,158
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,590, 5,385 and 1,158 is: 1,737
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,590 : 5,385 = 1,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,590/5,385 = 1,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,590x = 5,385 × 1,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,590x = 6,235,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,235,830/3,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737
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