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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.87, 4,177.17 and 1,768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.87, 4,177.17 and 1,768.84 is: 2,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.87 : 4,177.17 = 1,768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.87/4,177.17 = 1,768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.87x = 4,177.17 × 1,768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.87x = 7,388,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388,734.94/3,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.05

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