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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660, 8,490 and 1,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660, 8,490 and 1,556 is: 2,334

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660 : 8,490 = 1,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660/8,490 = 1,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660x = 8,490 × 1,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660x = 13,210,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,210,440/5,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334

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