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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158, 3,237 and 942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158, 3,237 and 942 is: 1,413

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158 : 3,237 = 942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158/3,237 = 942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158x = 3,237 × 942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158x = 3,049,254
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,254/2,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413

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