Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,584, 5,376 and 1,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,584, 5,376 and 1,152 is: 1,728
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,584 : 5,376 = 1,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,584/5,376 = 1,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,584x = 5,376 × 1,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,584x = 6,193,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,193,152/3,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,728
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