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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.56, 4,177.99 and 1,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.56, 4,177.99 and 1,701.48 is: 2,348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.56 : 4,177.99 = 1,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.56/4,177.99 = 1,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.56x = 4,177.99 × 1,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.56x = 7,108,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,784.70/3,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.03

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