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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261,979.99, 3,120,492 and 2,004,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261,979.99, 3,120,492 and 2,004,120 is: 2,764,763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261,979.99 : 3,120,492 = 2,004,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261,979.99/3,120,492 = 2,004,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261,979.99x = 3,120,492 × 2,004,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261,979.99x = 6,253,840,427,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253,840,427,040/2,261,979.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764,763.82

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