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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,314.67, 3,961,044.02 and 1,581,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,314.67, 3,961,044.02 and 1,581,151.98 is: 2,181,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,314.67 : 3,961,044.02 = 1,581,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,314.67/3,961,044.02 = 1,581,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,314.67x = 3,961,044.02 × 1,581,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,314.67x = 6,263,012,584,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,012,584,189.13/2,870,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181,995.12

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