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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488, 3,732 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488, 3,732 and 664 is: 996

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488 : 3,732 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488/3,732 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488x = 3,732 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488x = 2,478,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,048/2,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996

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