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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150, 4,725 and 1,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150, 4,725 and 1,098 is: 1,647

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150 : 4,725 = 1,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150/4,725 = 1,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150x = 4,725 × 1,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150x = 5,188,050
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,050/3,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647

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