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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.60, 4,176.50 and 1,700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.60, 4,176.50 and 1,700.28 is: 2,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.60 : 4,176.50 = 1,700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.60/4,176.50 = 1,700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.60x = 4,176.50 × 1,700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.60x = 7,101,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,219.42/3,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.27

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