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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.66, 4,178.12 and 1,701.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.66, 4,178.12 and 1,701.35 is: 2,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.66 : 4,178.12 = 1,701.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.66/4,178.12 = 1,701.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.66x = 4,178.12 × 1,701.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.66x = 7,108,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,415.06/3,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.82

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