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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284, 10,926 and 1,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284, 10,926 and 1,812 is: 2,718

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284 : 10,926 = 1,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284/10,926 = 1,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284x = 10,926 × 1,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284x = 19,797,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797,912/7,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718

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