Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,000, 5,520 and 2,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,000, 5,520 and 2,344 is: 3,234.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,000 : 5,520 = 2,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,000/5,520 = 2,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,000x = 5,520 × 2,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,000x = 12,938,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,938,880/4,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,234.72
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