Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426, 6,639 and 1,348
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,426, 6,639 and 1,348 is: 2,022
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,426 : 6,639 = 1,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,426/6,639 = 1,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,426x = 6,639 × 1,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,426x = 8,949,372 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,949,372/4,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022
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