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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.22, 4,107.40 and 1,650.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.22, 4,107.40 and 1,650.04 is: 2,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.22 : 4,107.40 = 1,650.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.22/4,107.40 = 1,650.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.22x = 4,107.40 × 1,650.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.22x = 6,777,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777,374.30/2,976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.18

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