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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.67, 4,177.77 and 1,701.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.67, 4,177.77 and 1,701.29 is: 2,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.67 : 4,177.77 = 1,701.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.67/4,177.77 = 1,701.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.67x = 4,177.77 × 1,701.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.67x = 7,107,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,598.32/3,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.55

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