Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896,650, 3,997,377 and 1,766,154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,896,650, 3,997,377 and 1,766,154 is: 2,437,292.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,896,650 : 3,997,377 = 1,766,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,896,650/3,997,377 = 1,766,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,896,650x = 3,997,377 × 1,766,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,896,650x = 7,059,983,378,058 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,059,983,378,058/2,896,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,437,292.52
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