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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752, 4,128 and 700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752, 4,128 and 700 is: 1,050

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752 : 4,128 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752/4,128 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752x = 4,128 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752x = 2,889,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,600/2,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050

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