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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736, 4,104 and 684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736, 4,104 and 684 is: 1,026

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736 : 4,104 = 684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736/4,104 = 684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736x = 4,104 × 684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736x = 2,807,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,136/2,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026

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