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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484, 3,726 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484, 3,726 and 660 is: 990

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484 : 3,726 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484/3,726 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484x = 3,726 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484x = 2,459,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,160/2,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990

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