Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,708, 5,562 and 1,656
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,708, 5,562 and 1,656 is: 2,484
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,708 : 5,562 = 1,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,708/5,562 = 1,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,708x = 5,562 × 1,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,708x = 9,210,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,210,672/3,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,484
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