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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.49, 4,177.93 and 1,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.49, 4,177.93 and 1,701.16 is: 2,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.49 : 4,177.93 = 1,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.49/4,177.93 = 1,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.49x = 4,177.93 × 1,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.49x = 7,107,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,327.40/3,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.60

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