Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467,136.72, 4,784,679 and 1,939,386
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,467,136.72, 4,784,679 and 1,939,386 is: 2,676,369.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,467,136.72 : 4,784,679 = 1,939,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,467,136.72/4,784,679 = 1,939,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,467,136.72x = 4,784,679 × 1,939,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,467,136.72x = 9,279,339,467,094 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,279,339,467,094/3,467,136.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,676,369.64
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