Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758,456.84, 3,806,598 and 1,534,765
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,758,456.84, 3,806,598 and 1,534,765 is: 2,117,935.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,758,456.84 : 3,806,598 = 1,534,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,758,456.84/3,806,598 = 1,534,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,758,456.84x = 3,806,598 × 1,534,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,758,456.84x = 5,842,233,379,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,842,233,379,470/2,758,456.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,117,935.40
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