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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688,021.20, 4,032,031.80 and 2,215,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688,021.20, 4,032,031.80 and 2,215,240.40 is: 3,322,860.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688,021.20 : 4,032,031.80 = 2,215,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688,021.20/4,032,031.80 = 2,215,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688,021.20x = 4,032,031.80 × 2,215,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688,021.20x = 8,931,919,737,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931,919,737,444.72/2,688,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322,860.60

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