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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180, 12,270 and 2,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180, 12,270 and 2,024 is: 3,036

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180 : 12,270 = 2,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180/12,270 = 2,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180x = 12,270 × 2,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180x = 24,834,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,480/8,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036

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