Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532,693.36, 3,799,043.55 and 735,582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,532,693.36, 3,799,043.55 and 735,582 is: 1,103,374.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,532,693.36 : 3,799,043.55 = 735,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,532,693.36/3,799,043.55 = 735,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,532,693.36x = 3,799,043.55 × 735,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,532,693.36x = 2,794,508,052,596.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,794,508,052,596.10/2,532,693.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,374.02
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