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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,160.63, 3,962,480.88 and 2,144,747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,160.63, 3,962,480.88 and 2,144,747.22 is: 2,959,959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,160.63 : 3,962,480.88 = 2,144,747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,160.63/3,962,480.88 = 2,144,747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,160.63x = 3,962,480.88 × 2,144,747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,160.63x = 8,498,519,851,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,519,851,683.15/2,871,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959,959.73

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