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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532, 3,798 and 708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532, 3,798 and 708 is: 1,062

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532 : 3,798 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532/3,798 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532x = 3,798 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532x = 2,688,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,984/2,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062

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