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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.06, 4,176.37 and 1,699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.06, 4,176.37 and 1,699.84 is: 2,346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.06 : 4,176.37 = 1,699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.06/4,176.37 = 1,699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.06x = 4,176.37 × 1,699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.06x = 7,099,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,168.13/3,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.01

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