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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.39, 4,176.43 and 1,700.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.39, 4,176.43 and 1,700.21 is: 2,346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.39 : 4,176.43 = 1,700.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.39/4,176.43 = 1,700.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.39x = 4,176.43 × 1,700.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.39x = 7,100,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,814.24/3,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.30

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