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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612, 5,418 and 876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612, 5,418 and 876 is: 1,314

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612 : 5,418 = 876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612/5,418 = 876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612x = 5,418 × 876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612x = 4,746,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,168/3,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314

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