Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398, 6,597 and 1,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,398, 6,597 and 1,662 is: 2,493
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,398 : 6,597 = 1,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,398/6,597 = 1,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,398x = 6,597 × 1,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,398x = 10,964,214 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,964,214/4,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493
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