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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.12, 4,176.06 and 1,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.12, 4,176.06 and 1,700 is: 2,346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.12 : 4,176.06 = 1,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.12/4,176.06 = 1,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.12x = 4,176.06 × 1,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.12x = 7,099,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,302.00/3,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.01

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