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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180, 6,270 and 1,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180, 6,270 and 1,444 is: 2,166

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180 : 6,270 = 1,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180/6,270 = 1,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180x = 6,270 × 1,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180x = 9,053,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,880/4,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166

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