Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644, 2,466 and 428
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,644, 2,466 and 428 is: 642
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,644 : 2,466 = 428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,644/2,466 = 428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,644x = 2,466 × 428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,644x = 1,055,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,055,448/1,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642
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