Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348, 5,022 and 1,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,348, 5,022 and 1,524 is: 2,286
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,348 : 5,022 = 1,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,348/5,022 = 1,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,348x = 5,022 × 1,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,348x = 7,653,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,653,528/3,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,286
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