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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.85, 4,176.75 and 1,700.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.85, 4,176.75 and 1,700.25 is: 2,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.85 : 4,176.75 = 1,700.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.85/4,176.75 = 1,700.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.85x = 4,176.75 × 1,700.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.85x = 7,101,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,519.19/3,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.17

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