Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,690, 5,535 and 954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,690, 5,535 and 954 is: 1,431
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,690 : 5,535 = 954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,690/5,535 = 954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,690x = 5,535 × 954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,690x = 5,280,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,280,390/3,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431
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