Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,736, 5,604 and 1,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,736, 5,604 and 1,000 is: 1,500
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,736 : 5,604 = 1,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,736/5,604 = 1,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,736x = 5,604 × 1,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,736x = 5,604,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,604,000/3,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,500
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