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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731,864.23, 3,770,291.48 and 2,272,167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731,864.23, 3,770,291.48 and 2,272,167.77 is: 3,135,856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731,864.23 : 3,770,291.48 = 2,272,167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731,864.23/3,770,291.48 = 2,272,167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731,864.23x = 3,770,291.48 × 2,272,167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731,864.23x = 8,566,734,754,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,734,754,149.30/2,731,864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135,856.70

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