Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,264.24, 3,948,279.93 and 1,787,310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,862,264.24, 3,948,279.93 and 1,787,310 is: 2,465,460.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,862,264.24 : 3,948,279.93 = 1,787,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,862,264.24/3,948,279.93 = 1,787,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,862,264.24x = 3,948,279.93 × 1,787,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,862,264.24x = 7,056,800,201,688.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,056,800,201,688.30/2,862,264.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,465,460.77
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