Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,896.96, 5,376 and 2,240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,896.96, 5,376 and 2,240 is: 3,090.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,896.96 : 5,376 = 2,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,896.96/5,376 = 2,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,896.96x = 5,376 × 2,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,896.96x = 12,042,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,042,240/3,896.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,090.16
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