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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,370, 3,253,733.48 and 1,160,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,370, 3,253,733.48 and 1,160,635.76 is: 1,739,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,370 : 3,253,733.48 = 1,160,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,370/3,253,733.48 = 1,160,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,370x = 3,253,733.48 × 1,160,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,370x = 3,776,399,430,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,399,430,397.24/2,171,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739,178.23

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