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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.33, 4,176.15 and 1,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.33, 4,176.15 and 1,700.06 is: 2,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.33 : 4,176.15 = 1,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.33/4,176.15 = 1,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.33x = 4,176.15 × 1,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.33x = 7,099,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,684.69/3,026.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.98

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