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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972, 8,958 and 2,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972, 8,958 and 2,324 is: 3,486

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972 : 8,958 = 2,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972/8,958 = 2,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972x = 8,958 × 2,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972x = 20,818,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,818,392/5,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486

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