Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094, 7,641 and 1,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,094, 7,641 and 1,446 is: 2,169
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,094 : 7,641 = 1,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,094/7,641 = 1,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,094x = 7,641 × 1,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,094x = 11,048,886 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,048,886/5,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,169
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