Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302, 7,953 and 1,654
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,302, 7,953 and 1,654 is: 2,481
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,302 : 7,953 = 1,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,302/7,953 = 1,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,302x = 7,953 × 1,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,302x = 13,154,262 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,154,262/5,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,481
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