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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,288, 4,932 and 856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,288, 4,932 and 856 is: 1,284

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,288 : 4,932 = 856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,288/4,932 = 856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,288x = 4,932 × 856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,288x = 4,221,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,792/3,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284

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