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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484, 3,726 and 1,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484, 3,726 and 1,116 is: 1,674

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484 : 3,726 = 1,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484/3,726 = 1,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484x = 3,726 × 1,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484x = 4,158,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,216/2,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674

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