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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840, 2,760 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840, 2,760 and 624 is: 936

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840 : 2,760 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840/2,760 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840x = 2,760 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840x = 1,722,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,240/1,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936

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