Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664, 6,996 and 1,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,664, 6,996 and 1,586 is: 2,379
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,664 : 6,996 = 1,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,664/6,996 = 1,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,664x = 6,996 × 1,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,664x = 11,095,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,095,656/4,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,379
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