Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,420, 8,130 and 1,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,420, 8,130 and 1,772 is: 2,658
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,420 : 8,130 = 1,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,420/8,130 = 1,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,420x = 8,130 × 1,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,420x = 14,406,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,406,360/5,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,658
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