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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.43, 3,026.04 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.43, 3,026.04 and 556.53 is: 834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.43 : 3,026.04 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.43/3,026.04 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.43x = 3,026.04 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.43x = 1,684,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,082.04/2,017.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.77

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