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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.26, 3,026.96 and 991.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.26, 3,026.96 and 991.26 is: 1,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.26 : 3,026.96 = 991.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.26/3,026.96 = 991.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.26x = 3,026.96 × 991.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.26x = 3,000,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,504.37/2,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.42

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