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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482, 3,723 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482, 3,723 and 658 is: 987

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482 : 3,723 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482/3,723 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482x = 3,723 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482x = 2,449,734
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,734/2,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987

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