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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.71, 4,178.25 and 1,701.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.71, 4,178.25 and 1,701.43 is: 2,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.71 : 4,178.25 = 1,701.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.71/4,178.25 = 1,701.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.71x = 4,178.25 × 1,701.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.71x = 7,108,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,983.07/3,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.97

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