Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580, 11,370 and 2,108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,580, 11,370 and 2,108 is: 3,162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,580 : 11,370 = 2,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,580/11,370 = 2,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,580x = 11,370 × 2,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,580x = 23,967,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,967,960/7,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,162
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