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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524, 3,786 and 700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524, 3,786 and 700 is: 1,050

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524 : 3,786 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524/3,786 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524x = 3,786 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524x = 2,650,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,200/2,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050

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