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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.89, 4,178.18 and 1,701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.89, 4,178.18 and 1,701.59 is: 2,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.89 : 4,178.18 = 1,701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.89/4,178.18 = 1,701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.89x = 4,178.18 × 1,701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.89x = 7,109,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,532.67/3,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.01

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