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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.52, 4,107.50 and 1,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.52, 4,107.50 and 1,650.20 is: 2,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.52 : 4,107.50 = 1,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.52/4,107.50 = 1,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.52x = 4,107.50 × 1,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.52x = 6,778,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,778,196.50/2,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.22

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