Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088, 10,632 and 2,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,088, 10,632 and 2,224 is: 3,336
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,088 : 10,632 = 2,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,088/10,632 = 2,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,088x = 10,632 × 2,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,088x = 23,645,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,645,568/7,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,336
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