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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.93, 4,108.01 and 1,650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.93, 4,108.01 and 1,650.60 is: 2,277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.93 : 4,108.01 = 1,650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.93/4,108.01 = 1,650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.93x = 4,108.01 × 1,650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.93x = 6,780,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,780,673.05/2,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.74

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