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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731,965.34, 3,766,607.36 and 2,240,122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731,965.34, 3,766,607.36 and 2,240,122.78 is: 3,088,495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731,965.34 : 3,766,607.36 = 2,240,122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731,965.34/3,766,607.36 = 2,240,122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731,965.34x = 3,766,607.36 × 2,240,122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731,965.34x = 8,437,662,950,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,662,950,451.66/2,731,965.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088,495.61

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