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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.88, 4,177.38 and 1,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.88, 4,177.38 and 1,700.52 is: 2,346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.88 : 4,177.38 = 1,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.88/4,177.38 = 1,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.88x = 4,177.38 × 1,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.88x = 7,103,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,718.24/3,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.88

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