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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.68, 3,026.68 and 556.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.68, 3,026.68 and 556.82 is: 835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.68 : 3,026.68 = 556.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.68/3,026.68 = 556.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.68x = 3,026.68 × 556.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.68x = 1,685,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,313.17/2,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.27

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