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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858,409, 3,944,954.34 and 1,651,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858,409, 3,944,954.34 and 1,651,185 is: 2,278,837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858,409 : 3,944,954.34 = 1,651,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858,409/3,944,954.34 = 1,651,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858,409x = 3,944,954.34 × 1,651,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858,409x = 6,513,849,431,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,513,849,431,892.90/2,858,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278,837.43

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