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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620, 8,430 and 2,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620, 8,430 and 2,542 is: 3,813

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620 : 8,430 = 2,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620/8,430 = 2,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620x = 8,430 × 2,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620x = 21,429,060
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,060/5,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813

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