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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.69, 4,177.80 and 1,701.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.69, 4,177.80 and 1,701.18 is: 2,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.69 : 4,177.80 = 1,701.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.69/4,177.80 = 1,701.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.69x = 4,177.80 × 1,701.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.69x = 7,107,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,189.80/3,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.40

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