Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180, 10,770 and 2,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,180, 10,770 and 2,316 is: 3,474
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,180 : 10,770 = 2,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,180/10,770 = 2,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,180x = 10,770 × 2,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,180x = 24,943,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,943,320/7,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,474
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