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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.51, 4,109.03 and 1,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.51, 4,109.03 and 1,651.36 is: 2,278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.51 : 4,109.03 = 1,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.51/4,109.03 = 1,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.51x = 4,109.03 × 1,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.51x = 6,785,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,487.78/2,977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.91

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