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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452, 11,178 and 1,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452, 11,178 and 1,980 is: 2,970

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452 : 11,178 = 1,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452/11,178 = 1,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452x = 11,178 × 1,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452x = 22,132,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,440/7,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970

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