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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.78, 4,176.97 and 1,700.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.78, 4,176.97 and 1,700.94 is: 2,347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.78 : 4,176.97 = 1,700.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.78/4,176.97 = 1,700.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.78x = 4,176.97 × 1,700.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.78x = 7,104,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,775.35/3,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.30

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