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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292, 7,938 and 2,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292, 7,938 and 2,214 is: 3,321

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292 : 7,938 = 2,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292/7,938 = 2,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292x = 7,938 × 2,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292x = 17,574,732
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574,732/5,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321

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