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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.79, 4,176.95 and 1,700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.79, 4,176.95 and 1,700.51 is: 2,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.79 : 4,176.95 = 1,700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.79/4,176.95 = 1,700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.79x = 4,176.95 × 1,700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.79x = 7,102,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,915.86/3,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.68

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