Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,889,178.16, 5,367,066 and 2,146,848
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,889,178.16, 5,367,066 and 2,146,848 is: 2,962,650.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,889,178.16 : 5,367,066 = 2,146,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,889,178.16/5,367,066 = 2,146,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,889,178.16x = 5,367,066 × 2,146,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,889,178.16x = 11,522,274,907,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,522,274,907,968/3,889,178.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,962,650.32
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