Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,584.16, 7,706 and 3,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,584.16, 7,706 and 3,100 is: 4,277.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,584.16 : 7,706 = 3,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,584.16/7,706 = 3,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,584.16x = 7,706 × 3,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,584.16x = 23,888,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,888,600/5,584.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,277.92
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