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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.57, 4,176.52 and 1,700.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.57, 4,176.52 and 1,700.42 is: 2,346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.57 : 4,176.52 = 1,700.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.57/4,176.52 = 1,700.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.57x = 4,176.52 × 1,700.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.57x = 7,101,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,813.00/3,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.49

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