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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.53, 4,110.40 and 1,652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.53, 4,110.40 and 1,652.25 is: 2,280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.53 : 4,110.40 = 1,652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.53/4,110.40 = 1,652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.53x = 4,110.40 × 1,652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.53x = 6,791,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,408.40/2,978.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.12

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