Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,482, 6,723 and 1,404
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,482, 6,723 and 1,404 is: 2,106
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,482 : 6,723 = 1,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,482/6,723 = 1,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,482x = 6,723 × 1,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,482x = 9,439,092 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,439,092/4,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,106
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