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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.47, 4,176.92 and 1,700.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.47, 4,176.92 and 1,700.18 is: 2,346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.47 : 4,176.92 = 1,700.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.47/4,176.92 = 1,700.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.47x = 4,176.92 × 1,700.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.47x = 7,101,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,489.65/3,026.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.46

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