Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.59, 5,618 and 3,444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,074.59, 5,618 and 3,444 is: 4,748.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,074.59 : 5,618 = 3,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,074.59/5,618 = 3,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,074.59x = 5,618 × 3,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,074.59x = 19,348,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,348,392/4,074.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,748.55
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