Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436, 6,654 and 1,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,436, 6,654 and 1,358 is: 2,037
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,436 : 6,654 = 1,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,436/6,654 = 1,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,436x = 6,654 × 1,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,436x = 9,036,132 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,036,132/4,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,037
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