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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116, 3,174 and 900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116, 3,174 and 900 is: 1,350

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116 : 3,174 = 900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116/3,174 = 900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116x = 3,174 × 900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116x = 2,856,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,600/2,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350

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