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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.35, 4,176.73 and 1,700.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.35, 4,176.73 and 1,700.18 is: 2,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.35 : 4,176.73 = 1,700.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.35/4,176.73 = 1,700.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.35x = 4,176.73 × 1,700.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.35x = 7,101,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,192.81/3,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.45

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