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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028, 6,042 and 1,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028, 6,042 and 1,292 is: 1,938

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028 : 6,042 = 1,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028/6,042 = 1,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028x = 6,042 × 1,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028x = 7,806,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,264/4,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938

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