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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.44, 4,110.34 and 1,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.44, 4,110.34 and 1,652.24 is: 2,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.44 : 4,110.34 = 1,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.44/4,110.34 = 1,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.44x = 4,110.34 × 1,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.44x = 6,791,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,268.16/2,978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.14

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