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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.74, 4,177.06 and 1,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.74, 4,177.06 and 1,682.50 is: 2,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.74 : 4,177.06 = 1,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.74/4,177.06 = 1,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.74x = 4,177.06 × 1,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.74x = 7,027,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,882.56/3,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.93

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