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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.28, 4,110.06 and 1,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.28, 4,110.06 and 1,652.03 is: 2,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.28 : 4,110.06 = 1,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.28/4,110.06 = 1,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.28x = 4,110.06 × 1,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.28x = 6,789,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,921.87/2,978.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.81

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