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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.34, 4,176 and 1,766.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.34, 4,176 and 1,766.97 is: 2,438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.34 : 4,176 = 1,766.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.34/4,176 = 1,766.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.34x = 4,176 × 1,766.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.34x = 7,378,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378,866.72/3,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.21

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