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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180, 15,270 and 2,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180, 15,270 and 2,884 is: 4,326

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180 : 15,270 = 2,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180/15,270 = 2,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180x = 15,270 × 2,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180x = 44,038,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038,680/10,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326

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