Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,646, 5,469 and 910
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,646, 5,469 and 910 is: 1,365
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,646 : 5,469 = 910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,646/5,469 = 910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,646x = 5,469 × 910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,646x = 4,976,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,976,790/3,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,365
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