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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388, 8,082 and 1,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388, 8,082 and 1,740 is: 2,610

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388 : 8,082 = 1,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388/8,082 = 1,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388x = 8,082 × 1,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388x = 14,062,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,680/5,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610

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