Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256, 4,884 and 1,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,256, 4,884 and 1,432 is: 2,148
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,256 : 4,884 = 1,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,256/4,884 = 1,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,256x = 4,884 × 1,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,256x = 6,993,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,993,888/3,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148
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