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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226, 10,839 and 1,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226, 10,839 and 1,754 is: 2,631

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226 : 10,839 = 1,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226/10,839 = 1,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226x = 10,839 × 1,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226x = 19,011,606
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011,606/7,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631

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