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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.78, 3,026.64 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.78, 3,026.64 and 556.93 is: 835.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.78 : 3,026.64 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.78/3,026.64 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.78x = 3,026.64 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.78x = 1,685,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,626.62/2,017.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.39

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