Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444, 3,666 and 620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,444, 3,666 and 620 is: 930
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,444 : 3,666 = 620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,444/3,666 = 620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,444x = 3,666 × 620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,444x = 2,272,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,272,920/2,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930
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