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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310, 10,965 and 1,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310, 10,965 and 1,838 is: 2,757

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310 : 10,965 = 1,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310/10,965 = 1,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310x = 10,965 × 1,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310x = 20,153,670
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,670/7,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757

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