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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710, 7,065 and 2,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710, 7,065 and 2,658 is: 3,987

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710 : 7,065 = 2,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710/7,065 = 2,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710x = 7,065 × 2,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710x = 18,778,770
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778,770/4,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987

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