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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741,617.78, 3,783,309.06 and 1,517,837.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741,617.78, 3,783,309.06 and 1,517,837.38 is: 2,094,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741,617.78 : 3,783,309.06 = 1,517,837.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741,617.78/3,783,309.06 = 1,517,837.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741,617.78x = 3,783,309.06 × 1,517,837.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741,617.78x = 5,742,447,911,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,447,911,360.66/2,741,617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094,547.22

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