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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832, 7,248 and 2,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832, 7,248 and 2,096 is: 3,144

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832 : 7,248 = 2,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832/7,248 = 2,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832x = 7,248 × 2,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832x = 15,191,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191,808/4,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144

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