Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604, 5,406 and 1,172
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,604, 5,406 and 1,172 is: 1,758
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,604 : 5,406 = 1,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,604/5,406 = 1,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,604x = 5,406 × 1,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,604x = 6,335,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,335,832/3,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758
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