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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377,934.61, 3,261,372.93 and 2,280,281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377,934.61, 3,261,372.93 and 2,280,281.46 is: 3,127,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377,934.61 : 3,261,372.93 = 2,280,281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377,934.61/3,261,372.93 = 2,280,281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377,934.61x = 3,261,372.93 × 2,280,281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377,934.61x = 7,436,848,226,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,848,226,424.88/2,377,934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127,440.17

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