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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.22, 4,110.18 and 1,652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.22, 4,110.18 and 1,652.04 is: 2,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.22 : 4,110.18 = 1,652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.22/4,110.18 = 1,652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.22x = 4,110.18 × 1,652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.22x = 6,790,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,790,181.77/2,978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.95

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