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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137,173.96, 2,949,300 and 1,170,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137,173.96, 2,949,300 and 1,170,363.36 is: 1,615,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137,173.96 : 2,949,300 = 1,170,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137,173.96/2,949,300 = 1,170,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137,173.96x = 2,949,300 × 1,170,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137,173.96x = 3,451,752,657,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,752,657,648.00/2,137,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,101.40

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