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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.68, 4,178.34 and 1,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.68, 4,178.34 and 1,701.80 is: 2,348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.68 : 4,178.34 = 1,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.68/4,178.34 = 1,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.68x = 4,178.34 × 1,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.68x = 7,110,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,678.12/3,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.56

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