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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766, 4,149 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766, 4,149 and 714 is: 1,071

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766 : 4,149 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766/4,149 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766x = 4,149 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766x = 2,962,386
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,386/2,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071

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