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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858,667.87, 3,944,969.37 and 1,569,591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858,667.87, 3,944,969.37 and 1,569,591.75 is: 2,166,040.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858,667.87 : 3,944,969.37 = 1,569,591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858,667.87/3,944,969.37 = 1,569,591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858,667.87x = 3,944,969.37 × 1,569,591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858,667.87x = 6,191,991,377,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,991,377,154.70/2,858,667.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166,040.85

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