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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.56, 3,026.76 and 784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.56, 3,026.76 and 784.92 is: 1,177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.56 : 3,026.76 = 784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.56/3,026.76 = 784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.56x = 3,026.76 × 784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.56x = 2,375,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,764.46/2,017.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.54

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