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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076, 7,614 and 1,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076, 7,614 and 1,998 is: 2,997

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076 : 7,614 = 1,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076/7,614 = 1,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076x = 7,614 × 1,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076x = 15,212,772
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,772/5,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997

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