Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661,109.60, 2,331,852 and 1,661,109.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,661,109.60, 2,331,852 and 1,661,109.60 is: 2,331,852
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,661,109.60 : 2,331,852 = 1,661,109.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,661,109.60/2,331,852 = 1,661,109.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,661,109.60x = 2,331,852 × 1,661,109.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,661,109.60x = 3,873,461,742,979.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,873,461,742,979.20/1,661,109.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,331,852
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