Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,699.04, 5,548 and 1,390
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,699.04, 5,548 and 1,390 is: 2,084.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,699.04 : 5,548 = 1,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,699.04/5,548 = 1,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,699.04x = 5,548 × 1,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,699.04x = 7,711,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,711,720/3,699.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,084.79
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