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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908, 7,362 and 1,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908, 7,362 and 1,260 is: 1,890

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908 : 7,362 = 1,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908/7,362 = 1,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908x = 7,362 × 1,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908x = 9,276,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,276,120/4,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890

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