Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,488, 5,232 and 1,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,488, 5,232 and 1,056 is: 1,584
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,488 : 5,232 = 1,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,488/5,232 = 1,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,488x = 5,232 × 1,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,488x = 5,524,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,524,992/3,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,584
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