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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.73, 4,110.65 and 1,652.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.73, 4,110.65 and 1,652.45 is: 2,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.73 : 4,110.65 = 1,652.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.73/4,110.65 = 1,652.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.73x = 4,110.65 × 1,652.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.73x = 6,792,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,643.59/2,978.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.38

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