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