Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528, 5,292 and 1,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,528, 5,292 and 1,096 is: 1,644
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,528 : 5,292 = 1,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,528/5,292 = 1,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,528x = 5,292 × 1,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,528x = 5,800,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,800,032/3,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,644
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