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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.43, 3,026.44 and 976.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.43, 3,026.44 and 976.58 is: 1,465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.43 : 3,026.44 = 976.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.43/3,026.44 = 976.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.43x = 3,026.44 × 976.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.43x = 2,955,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,554.55/2,017.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.01

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