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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.74, 4,107.98 and 1,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.74, 4,107.98 and 1,650.56 is: 2,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.74 : 4,107.98 = 1,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.74/4,107.98 = 1,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.74x = 4,107.98 × 1,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.74x = 6,780,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,780,467.47/2,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.82

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