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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316, 7,974 and 1,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316, 7,974 and 1,668 is: 2,502

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316 : 7,974 = 1,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316/7,974 = 1,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316x = 7,974 × 1,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316x = 13,300,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,300,632/5,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502

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