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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352, 3,528 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352, 3,528 and 792 is: 1,188

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352 : 3,528 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352/3,528 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352x = 3,528 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352x = 2,794,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,176/2,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188

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