Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290, 10,935 and 3,186
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,290, 10,935 and 3,186 is: 4,779
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,290 : 10,935 = 3,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,290/10,935 = 3,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,290x = 10,935 × 3,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,290x = 34,838,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,838,910/7,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,779
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