Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504, 5,256 and 1,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,504, 5,256 and 1,072 is: 1,608
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,504 : 5,256 = 1,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,504/5,256 = 1,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,504x = 5,256 × 1,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,504x = 5,634,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,634,432/3,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608
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