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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.40, 4,176.46 and 1,700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.40, 4,176.46 and 1,700.12 is: 2,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.40 : 4,176.46 = 1,700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.40/4,176.46 = 1,700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.40x = 4,176.46 × 1,700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.40x = 7,100,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,483.18/3,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.18

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