Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,404, 6,606 and 1,668
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,404, 6,606 and 1,668 is: 2,502
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,404 : 6,606 = 1,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,404/6,606 = 1,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,404x = 6,606 × 1,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,404x = 11,018,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,018,808/4,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,502
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