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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.43, 4,176.02 and 1,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.43, 4,176.02 and 1,699.88 is: 2,345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.43 : 4,176.02 = 1,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.43/4,176.02 = 1,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.43x = 4,176.02 × 1,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.43x = 7,098,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,712.00/3,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.57

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