Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416, 6,624 and 1,984
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,416, 6,624 and 1,984 is: 2,976
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,416 : 6,624 = 1,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,416/6,624 = 1,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,416x = 6,624 × 1,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,416x = 13,142,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,142,016/4,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,976
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