Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720, 5,580 and 984
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,720, 5,580 and 984 is: 1,476
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,720 : 5,580 = 984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,720/5,580 = 984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,720x = 5,580 × 984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,720x = 5,490,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,490,720/3,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476
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