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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160, 16,740 and 2,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160, 16,740 and 2,952 is: 4,428

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160 : 16,740 = 2,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160/16,740 = 2,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160x = 16,740 × 2,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160x = 49,416,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416,480/11,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428

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