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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.59, 4,109.45 and 1,651.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.59, 4,109.45 and 1,651.35 is: 2,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.59 : 4,109.45 = 1,651.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.59/4,109.45 = 1,651.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.59x = 4,109.45 × 1,651.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.59x = 6,786,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786,132.00/2,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.07

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