Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.24, 5,946 and 2,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,966.24, 5,946 and 2,424 is: 3,633.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,966.24 : 5,946 = 2,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,966.24/5,946 = 2,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,966.24x = 5,946 × 2,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,966.24x = 14,413,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,413,104/3,966.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,633.95
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