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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316, 4,974 and 1,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316, 4,974 and 1,264 is: 1,896

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316 : 4,974 = 1,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316/4,974 = 1,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316x = 4,974 × 1,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316x = 6,287,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,136/3,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896

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