Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171,280.58, 4,376,370 and 1,720,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,171,280.58, 4,376,370 and 1,720,976 is: 2,374,948.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,171,280.58 : 4,376,370 = 1,720,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,171,280.58/4,376,370 = 1,720,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,171,280.58x = 4,376,370 × 1,720,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,171,280.58x = 7,531,627,737,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,531,627,737,120/3,171,280.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,374,948.40
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