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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.64, 4,176.78 and 1,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.64, 4,176.78 and 1,700.40 is: 2,346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.64 : 4,176.78 = 1,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.64/4,176.78 = 1,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.64x = 4,176.78 × 1,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.64x = 7,102,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,196.71/3,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.56

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