Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664, 5,496 and 928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,664, 5,496 and 928 is: 1,392
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,664 : 5,496 = 928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,664/5,496 = 928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,664x = 5,496 × 928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,664x = 5,100,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,100,288/3,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392
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