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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,692, 5,538 and 956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,692, 5,538 and 956 is: 1,434

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,692 : 5,538 = 956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,692/5,538 = 956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,692x = 5,538 × 956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,692x = 5,294,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,294,328/3,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434

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