Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210, 5,810 and 2,347
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,210, 5,810 and 2,347 is: 3,238.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,210 : 5,810 = 2,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,210/5,810 = 2,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,210x = 5,810 × 2,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,210x = 13,636,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,636,070/4,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,238.97
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