Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802,974.68, 3,864,073.96 and 1,996,759
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,802,974.68, 3,864,073.96 and 1,996,759 is: 2,752,655.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,802,974.68 : 3,864,073.96 = 1,996,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,802,974.68/3,864,073.96 = 1,996,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,802,974.68x = 3,864,073.96 × 1,996,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,802,974.68x = 7,715,624,456,295.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,715,624,456,295.64/2,802,974.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,752,655.78
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