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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.73, 4,178.22 and 1,701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.73, 4,178.22 and 1,701.55 is: 2,348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.73 : 4,178.22 = 1,701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.73/4,178.22 = 1,701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.73x = 4,178.22 × 1,701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.73x = 7,109,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,450.24/3,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.11

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