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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.56, 3,026.37 and 630.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.56, 3,026.37 and 630.84 is: 946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.56 : 3,026.37 = 630.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.56/3,026.37 = 630.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.56x = 3,026.37 × 630.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.56x = 1,909,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,155.25/2,017.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.27

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