Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470, 8,205 and 1,366
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,470, 8,205 and 1,366 is: 2,049
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,470 : 8,205 = 1,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,470/8,205 = 1,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,470x = 8,205 × 1,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,470x = 11,208,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,208,030/5,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,049
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