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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.88, 4,109.36 and 1,651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.88, 4,109.36 and 1,651.49 is: 2,278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.88 : 4,109.36 = 1,651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.88/4,109.36 = 1,651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.88x = 4,109.36 × 1,651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.88x = 6,786,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786,538.14/2,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.99

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