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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.06, 4,177.75 and 1,700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.06, 4,177.75 and 1,700.84 is: 2,347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.06 : 4,177.75 = 1,700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.06/4,177.75 = 1,700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.06x = 4,177.75 × 1,700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.06x = 7,105,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,105,684.31/3,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.39

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