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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731,827.67, 3,770,178.72 and 2,042,305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731,827.67, 3,770,178.72 and 2,042,305.45 is: 2,818,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731,827.67 : 3,770,178.72 = 2,042,305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731,827.67/3,770,178.72 = 2,042,305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731,827.67x = 3,770,178.72 × 2,042,305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731,827.67x = 7,699,856,530,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,856,530,245.93/2,731,827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818,573.30

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