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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.70, 4,177.26 and 1,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.70, 4,177.26 and 1,700.48 is: 2,346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.70 : 4,177.26 = 1,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.70/4,177.26 = 1,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.70x = 4,177.26 × 1,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.70x = 7,103,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,347.08/3,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.89

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