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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.02, 4,108.28 and 1,632.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.02, 4,108.28 and 1,632.63 is: 2,253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.02 : 4,108.28 = 1,632.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.02/4,108.28 = 1,632.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.02x = 4,108.28 × 1,632.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.02x = 6,707,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,301.18/2,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.03

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