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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,862, 7,293 and 1,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,862, 7,293 and 1,214 is: 1,821

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,862 : 7,293 = 1,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,862/7,293 = 1,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,862x = 7,293 × 1,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,862x = 8,853,702
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,853,702/4,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821

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