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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.93, 4,109.38 and 1,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.93, 4,109.38 and 1,651.60 is: 2,279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.93 : 4,109.38 = 1,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.93/4,109.38 = 1,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.93x = 4,109.38 × 1,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.93x = 6,787,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787,052.01/2,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.12

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