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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786, 4,179 and 734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786, 4,179 and 734 is: 1,101

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786 : 4,179 = 734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786/4,179 = 734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786x = 4,179 × 734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786x = 3,067,386
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,386/2,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101

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