Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348,579.84, 4,621,016 and 1,820,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,348,579.84, 4,621,016 and 1,820,688 is: 2,512,536.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,348,579.84 : 4,621,016 = 1,820,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,348,579.84/4,621,016 = 1,820,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,348,579.84x = 4,621,016 × 1,820,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,348,579.84x = 8,413,428,379,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,413,428,379,008/3,348,579.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,512,536.29
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