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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892, 8,838 and 1,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892, 8,838 and 1,788 is: 2,682

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892 : 8,838 = 1,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892/8,838 = 1,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892x = 8,838 × 1,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892x = 15,802,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802,344/5,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682

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