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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.39, 3,026.09 and 556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.39, 3,026.09 and 556.54 is: 834.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.39 : 3,026.09 = 556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.39/3,026.09 = 556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.39x = 3,026.09 × 556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.39x = 1,684,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,129.78/2,017.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.81

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