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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.89, 4,109.52 and 1,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.89, 4,109.52 and 1,651.68 is: 2,279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.89 : 4,109.52 = 1,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.89/4,109.52 = 1,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.89x = 4,109.52 × 1,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.89x = 6,787,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787,613.54/2,977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.34

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