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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.85, 4,109.29 and 1,651.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.85, 4,109.29 and 1,651.53 is: 2,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.85 : 4,109.29 = 1,651.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.85/4,109.29 = 1,651.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.85x = 4,109.29 × 1,651.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.85x = 6,786,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786,602.37/2,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.03

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