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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.07, 4,175.69 and 1,700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.07, 4,175.69 and 1,700.28 is: 2,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.07 : 4,175.69 = 1,700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.07/4,175.69 = 1,700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.07x = 4,175.69 × 1,700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.07x = 7,099,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,833.69/3,026.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.22

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