Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402, 8,103 and 1,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,402, 8,103 and 1,754 is: 2,631
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,402 : 8,103 = 1,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,402/8,103 = 1,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,402x = 8,103 × 1,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,402x = 14,212,662 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,212,662/5,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,631
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