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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.71, 4,179.03 and 1,701.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.71, 4,179.03 and 1,701.84 is: 2,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.71 : 4,179.03 = 1,701.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.71/4,179.03 = 1,701.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.71x = 4,179.03 × 1,701.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.71x = 7,112,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,040.42/3,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.98

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