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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651,629, 3,659,129.96 and 1,549,162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651,629, 3,659,129.96 and 1,549,162.58 is: 2,137,775.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651,629 : 3,659,129.96 = 1,549,162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651,629/3,659,129.96 = 1,549,162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651,629x = 3,659,129.96 × 1,549,162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651,629x = 5,668,587,209,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668,587,209,388.90/2,651,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137,775.39

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