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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.70, 3,026.48 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.70, 3,026.48 and 556.92 is: 835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.70 : 3,026.48 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.70/3,026.48 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.70x = 3,026.48 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.70x = 1,685,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,504.46/2,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.36

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