Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422, 6,633 and 1,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,422, 6,633 and 1,344 is: 2,016
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,422 : 6,633 = 1,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,422/6,633 = 1,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,422x = 6,633 × 1,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,422x = 8,914,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,914,752/4,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,016
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