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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.94, 4,110.95 and 1,652.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.94, 4,110.95 and 1,652.86 is: 2,280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.94 : 4,110.95 = 1,652.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.94/4,110.95 = 1,652.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.94x = 4,110.95 × 1,652.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.94x = 6,794,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,796.00/2,978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.94

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