Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598, 8,397 and 1,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,598, 8,397 and 1,494 is: 2,241
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,598 : 8,397 = 1,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,598/8,397 = 1,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,598x = 8,397 × 1,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,598x = 12,545,118 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,545,118/5,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,241
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