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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988, 4,482 and 936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988, 4,482 and 936 is: 1,404

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988 : 4,482 = 936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988/4,482 = 936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988x = 4,482 × 936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988x = 4,195,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,152/2,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404

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