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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.62, 4,108.95 and 1,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.62, 4,108.95 and 1,651.23 is: 2,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.62 : 4,108.95 = 1,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.62/4,108.95 = 1,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.62x = 4,108.95 × 1,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.62x = 6,784,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,821.51/2,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.61

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