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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.74, 4,176.97 and 1,700.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.74, 4,176.97 and 1,700.53 is: 2,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.74 : 4,176.97 = 1,700.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.74/4,176.97 = 1,700.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.74x = 4,176.97 × 1,700.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.74x = 7,103,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,065.72/3,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.77

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