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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,138.80, 3,280,708.20 and 1,977,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,138.80, 3,280,708.20 and 1,977,186.80 is: 2,965,780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,138.80 : 3,280,708.20 = 1,977,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,138.80/3,280,708.20 = 1,977,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,138.80x = 3,280,708.20 × 1,977,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,138.80x = 6,486,572,947,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,486,572,947,691.76/2,187,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965,780.20

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