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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.57, 4,176.37 and 1,700.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.57, 4,176.37 and 1,700.78 is: 2,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.57 : 4,176.37 = 1,700.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.57/4,176.37 = 1,700.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.57x = 4,176.37 × 1,700.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.57x = 7,103,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,086.57/3,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.91

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