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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496, 3,744 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496, 3,744 and 672 is: 1,008

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496 : 3,744 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496/3,744 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496x = 3,744 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496x = 2,515,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,968/2,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008

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