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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748, 4,122 and 696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748, 4,122 and 696 is: 1,044

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748 : 4,122 = 696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748/4,122 = 696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748x = 4,122 × 696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748x = 2,868,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,912/2,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044

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