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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.77, 4,112.02 and 1,653.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.77, 4,112.02 and 1,653.45 is: 2,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.77 : 4,112.02 = 1,653.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.77/4,112.02 = 1,653.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.77x = 4,112.02 × 1,653.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.77x = 6,799,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,019.47/2,979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.73

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