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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374, 11,061 and 1,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374, 11,061 and 1,902 is: 2,853

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374 : 11,061 = 1,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374/11,061 = 1,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374x = 11,061 × 1,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374x = 21,038,022
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038,022/7,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853

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