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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.78, 4,108.91 and 1,651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.78, 4,108.91 and 1,651.49 is: 2,278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.78 : 4,108.91 = 1,651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.78/4,108.91 = 1,651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.78x = 4,108.91 × 1,651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.78x = 6,785,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,823.78/2,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.82

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