Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708, 8,562 and 1,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,708, 8,562 and 1,604 is: 2,406
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,708 : 8,562 = 1,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,708/8,562 = 1,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,708x = 8,562 × 1,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,708x = 13,733,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,733,448/5,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,406
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