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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.67, 4,107.63 and 1,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.67, 4,107.63 and 1,650.34 is: 2,277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.67 : 4,107.63 = 1,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.67/4,107.63 = 1,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.67x = 4,107.63 × 1,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.67x = 6,778,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,778,986.09/2,976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.37

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