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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.99, 4,109.56 and 1,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.99, 4,109.56 and 1,651.68 is: 2,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.99 : 4,109.56 = 1,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.99/4,109.56 = 1,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.99x = 4,109.56 × 1,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.99x = 6,787,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787,678.06/2,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.28

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