Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,694, 5,541 and 958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,694, 5,541 and 958 is: 1,437
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,694 : 5,541 = 958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,694/5,541 = 958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,694x = 5,541 × 958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,694x = 5,308,278 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,308,278/3,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437
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