Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,584, 8,376 and 1,480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,584, 8,376 and 1,480 is: 2,220
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,584 : 8,376 = 1,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,584/8,376 = 1,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,584x = 8,376 × 1,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,584x = 12,396,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,396,480/5,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,220
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