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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418, 3,627 and 1,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418, 3,627 and 1,050 is: 1,575

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418 : 3,627 = 1,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418/3,627 = 1,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418x = 3,627 × 1,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418x = 3,808,350
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,350/2,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575

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