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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.31, 4,176.50 and 1,700.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.31, 4,176.50 and 1,700.07 is: 2,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.31 : 4,176.50 = 1,700.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.31/4,176.50 = 1,700.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.31x = 4,176.50 × 1,700.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.31x = 7,100,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,333.85/3,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.20

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