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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.03, 4,177.40 and 1,700.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.03, 4,177.40 and 1,700.41 is: 2,346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.03 : 4,177.40 = 1,700.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.03/4,177.40 = 1,700.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.03x = 4,177.40 × 1,700.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.03x = 7,103,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,292.73/3,027.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.62

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