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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.26, 4,175.96 and 1,700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.26, 4,175.96 and 1,700.09 is: 2,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.26 : 4,175.96 = 1,700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.26/4,175.96 = 1,700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.26x = 4,175.96 × 1,700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.26x = 7,099,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,494.12/3,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.96

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