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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.08, 4,106.92 and 1,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.08, 4,106.92 and 1,649.84 is: 2,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.08 : 4,106.92 = 1,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.08/4,106.92 = 1,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.08x = 4,106.92 × 1,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.08x = 6,775,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775,760.89/2,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.74

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