Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262,100, 4,501,698 and 1,831,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,262,100, 4,501,698 and 1,831,316 is: 2,527,216.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,262,100 : 4,501,698 = 1,831,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,262,100/4,501,698 = 1,831,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,262,100x = 4,501,698 × 1,831,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,262,100x = 8,244,031,574,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,244,031,574,568/3,262,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,527,216.08
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