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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.37, 3,026.06 and 556.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.37, 3,026.06 and 556.49 is: 834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.37 : 3,026.06 = 556.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.37/3,026.06 = 556.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.37x = 3,026.06 × 556.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.37x = 1,683,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,961.98/2,017.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.73

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