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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220, 10,830 and 1,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220, 10,830 and 1,748 is: 2,622

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220 : 10,830 = 1,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220/10,830 = 1,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220x = 10,830 × 1,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220x = 18,930,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,930,840/7,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622

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