Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,856, 5,784 and 1,120
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,856, 5,784 and 1,120 is: 1,680
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,856 : 5,784 = 1,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,856/5,784 = 1,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,856x = 5,784 × 1,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,856x = 6,478,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,478,080/3,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680
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