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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,608, 5,412 and 872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,608, 5,412 and 872 is: 1,308

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,608 : 5,412 = 872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,608/5,412 = 872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,608x = 5,412 × 872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,608x = 4,719,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,264/3,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308

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