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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.27, 4,107.54 and 1,649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.27, 4,107.54 and 1,649.97 is: 2,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.27 : 4,107.54 = 1,649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.27/4,107.54 = 1,649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.27x = 4,107.54 × 1,649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.27x = 6,777,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777,317.77/2,976.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.12

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