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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.08, 4,108.64 and 1,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.08, 4,108.64 and 1,651.24 is: 2,278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.08 : 4,108.64 = 1,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.08/4,108.64 = 1,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.08x = 4,108.64 × 1,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.08x = 6,784,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,350.71/2,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.86

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