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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.99, 4,178.69 and 1,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.99, 4,178.69 and 1,701.70 is: 2,348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.99 : 4,178.69 = 1,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.99/4,178.69 = 1,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.99x = 4,178.69 × 1,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.99x = 7,110,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,876.77/3,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.38

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