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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448, 3,672 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448, 3,672 and 624 is: 936

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448 : 3,672 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448/3,672 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448x = 3,672 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448x = 2,291,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,328/2,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936

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