Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957,154.24, 4,080,870 and 1,599,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,957,154.24, 4,080,870 and 1,599,024 is: 2,206,651.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,957,154.24 : 4,080,870 = 1,599,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,957,154.24/4,080,870 = 1,599,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,957,154.24x = 4,080,870 × 1,599,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,957,154.24x = 6,525,409,070,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,525,409,070,880/2,957,154.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,206,651.58
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