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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346, 5,019 and 914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346, 5,019 and 914 is: 1,371

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346 : 5,019 = 914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346/5,019 = 914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346x = 5,019 × 914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346x = 4,587,366
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,366/3,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371

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