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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,536.96, 3,961,339.74 and 1,581,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,536.96, 3,961,339.74 and 1,581,377.29 is: 2,182,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,536.96 : 3,961,339.74 = 1,581,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,536.96/3,961,339.74 = 1,581,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,536.96x = 3,961,339.74 × 1,581,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,536.96x = 6,264,372,702,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,264,372,702,810.51/2,870,536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182,299.96

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