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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.62, 4,107.72 and 1,650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.62, 4,107.72 and 1,650.33 is: 2,277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.62 : 4,107.72 = 1,650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.62/4,107.72 = 1,650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.62x = 4,107.72 × 1,650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.62x = 6,779,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,064.76/2,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.44

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