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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788, 4,182 and 736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788, 4,182 and 736 is: 1,104

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788 : 4,182 = 736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788/4,182 = 736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788x = 4,182 × 736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788x = 3,077,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,952/2,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104

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