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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601,271, 3,588,541.38 and 1,683,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601,271, 3,588,541.38 and 1,683,795.40 is: 2,322,852.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601,271 : 3,588,541.38 = 1,683,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601,271/3,588,541.38 = 1,683,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601,271x = 3,588,541.38 × 1,683,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601,271x = 6,042,369,468,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,369,468,353.65/2,601,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322,852.74

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