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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104, 10,656 and 2,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104, 10,656 and 2,240 is: 3,360

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104 : 10,656 = 2,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104/10,656 = 2,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104x = 10,656 × 2,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104x = 23,869,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869,440/7,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360

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