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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.98, 4,178.74 and 1,701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.98, 4,178.74 and 1,701.68 is: 2,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.98 : 4,178.74 = 1,701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.98/4,178.74 = 1,701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.98x = 4,178.74 × 1,701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.98x = 7,110,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,878.28/3,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.39

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