Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140, 6,210 and 1,404
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,140, 6,210 and 1,404 is: 2,106
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,140 : 6,210 = 1,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,140/6,210 = 1,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,140x = 6,210 × 1,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,140x = 8,718,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,718,840/4,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,106
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