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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.76, 3,026.73 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.76, 3,026.73 and 556.88 is: 835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.76 : 3,026.73 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.76/3,026.73 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.76x = 3,026.73 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.76x = 1,685,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,525.40/2,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.34

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