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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950, 5,925 and 1,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950, 5,925 and 1,214 is: 1,821

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950 : 5,925 = 1,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950/5,925 = 1,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950x = 5,925 × 1,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950x = 7,192,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,192,950/3,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821

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