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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,428, 5,142 and 996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,428, 5,142 and 996 is: 1,494

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,428 : 5,142 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,428/5,142 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,428x = 5,142 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,428x = 5,121,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,432/3,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494

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