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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.59, 4,176.80 and 1,700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.59, 4,176.80 and 1,700.23 is: 2,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.59 : 4,176.80 = 1,700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.59/4,176.80 = 1,700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.59x = 4,176.80 × 1,700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.59x = 7,101,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,520.66/3,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.38

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