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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.39, 4,177.82 and 1,701.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.39, 4,177.82 and 1,701.06 is: 2,347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.39 : 4,177.82 = 1,701.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.39/4,177.82 = 1,701.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.39x = 4,177.82 × 1,701.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.39x = 7,106,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106,722.49/3,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.48

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