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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.63, 3,026.60 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.63, 3,026.60 and 556.77 is: 835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.63 : 3,026.60 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.63/3,026.60 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.63x = 3,026.60 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.63x = 1,685,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,130.74/2,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.20

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