Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144, 7,716 and 1,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,144, 7,716 and 1,496 is: 2,244
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,144 : 7,716 = 1,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,144/7,716 = 1,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,144x = 7,716 × 1,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,144x = 11,543,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,543,136/5,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244
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