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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.29, 4,108.68 and 1,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.29, 4,108.68 and 1,651.08 is: 2,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.29 : 4,108.68 = 1,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.29/4,108.68 = 1,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.29x = 4,108.68 × 1,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.29x = 6,783,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,783,759.37/2,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.50

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