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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,255.52, 2,996,335 and 1,266,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,255.52, 2,996,335 and 1,266,012.48 is: 1,747,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,255.52 : 2,996,335 = 1,266,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,255.52/2,996,335 = 1,266,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,255.52x = 2,996,335 × 1,266,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,255.52x = 3,793,397,504,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,397,504,260.80/2,171,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747,098.61

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