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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855,055.60, 3,937,912.20 and 2,424,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855,055.60, 3,937,912.20 and 2,424,654 is: 3,344,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855,055.60 : 3,937,912.20 = 2,424,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855,055.60/3,937,912.20 = 2,424,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855,055.60x = 3,937,912.20 × 2,424,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855,055.60x = 9,548,074,567,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548,074,567,378.80/2,855,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344,269.22

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