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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,997.60, 3,131,996.40 and 1,830,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,997.60, 3,131,996.40 and 1,830,871.20 is: 2,746,306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,997.60 : 3,131,996.40 = 1,830,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,997.60/3,131,996.40 = 1,830,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,997.60x = 3,131,996.40 × 1,830,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,997.60x = 5,734,282,007,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,282,007,263.68/2,087,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746,306.80

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