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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.13, 4,109.97 and 1,651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.13, 4,109.97 and 1,651.79 is: 2,279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.13 : 4,109.97 = 1,651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.13/4,109.97 = 1,651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.13x = 4,109.97 × 1,651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.13x = 6,788,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788,823.82/2,978.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.56

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