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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.74, 4,178.39 and 1,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.74, 4,178.39 and 1,701.44 is: 2,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.74 : 4,178.39 = 1,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.74/4,178.39 = 1,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.74x = 4,178.39 × 1,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.74x = 7,109,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,263.24/3,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.05

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