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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,242, 7,863 and 1,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,242, 7,863 and 1,594 is: 2,391

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,242 : 7,863 = 1,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,242/7,863 = 1,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,242x = 7,863 × 1,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,242x = 12,533,622
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,533,622/5,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391

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