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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.73, 3,026.70 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.73, 3,026.70 and 556.70 is: 835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.73 : 3,026.70 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.73/3,026.70 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.73x = 3,026.70 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.73x = 1,684,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,963.89/2,017.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.08

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