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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974, 8,961 and 1,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974, 8,961 and 1,870 is: 2,805

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974 : 8,961 = 1,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974/8,961 = 1,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974x = 8,961 × 1,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974x = 16,757,070
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,757,070/5,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805

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