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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492, 3,738 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492, 3,738 and 668 is: 1,002

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492 : 3,738 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492/3,738 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492x = 3,738 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492x = 2,496,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,984/2,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002

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