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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.70, 4,178.52 and 1,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.70, 4,178.52 and 1,701.52 is: 2,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.70 : 4,178.52 = 1,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.70/4,178.52 = 1,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.70x = 4,178.52 × 1,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.70x = 7,109,835.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,835.35/3,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.26

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