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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.32, 4,108.70 and 1,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.32, 4,108.70 and 1,651.22 is: 2,278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.32 : 4,108.70 = 1,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.32/4,108.70 = 1,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.32x = 4,108.70 × 1,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.32x = 6,784,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,338.81/2,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.67

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