Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273,786.56, 3,137,826 and 1,255,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,273,786.56, 3,137,826 and 1,255,192 is: 1,732,165.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,273,786.56 : 3,137,826 = 1,255,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,273,786.56/3,137,826 = 1,255,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,273,786.56x = 3,137,826 × 1,255,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,273,786.56x = 3,938,574,092,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,938,574,092,592/2,273,786.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,732,165.26
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