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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.76, 4,176.46 and 1,700.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.76, 4,176.46 and 1,700.21 is: 2,346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.76 : 4,176.46 = 1,700.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.76/4,176.46 = 1,700.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.76x = 4,176.46 × 1,700.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.76x = 7,100,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,859.06/3,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.03

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