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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562,405.22, 3,536,659.83 and 2,132,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562,405.22, 3,536,659.83 and 2,132,266.06 is: 2,942,977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562,405.22 : 3,536,659.83 = 2,132,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562,405.22/3,536,659.83 = 2,132,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562,405.22x = 3,536,659.83 × 2,132,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562,405.22x = 7,541,099,721,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541,099,721,274.37/2,562,405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942,977.04

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