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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827,481.48, 3,901,881.54 and 1,538,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827,481.48, 3,901,881.54 and 1,538,292.44 is: 2,122,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827,481.48 : 3,901,881.54 = 1,538,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827,481.48/3,901,881.54 = 1,538,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827,481.48x = 3,901,881.54 × 1,538,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827,481.48x = 6,002,234,874,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002,234,874,757.56/2,827,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122,820.23

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