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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364, 3,546 and 1,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364, 3,546 and 1,338 is: 2,007

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364 : 3,546 = 1,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364/3,546 = 1,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364x = 3,546 × 1,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364x = 4,744,548
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,548/2,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007

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