Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,496, 6,744 and 1,418
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,496, 6,744 and 1,418 is: 2,127
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,496 : 6,744 = 1,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,496/6,744 = 1,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,496x = 6,744 × 1,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,496x = 9,562,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,562,992/4,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,127
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