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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.86, 3,026.84 and 631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.86, 3,026.84 and 631.55 is: 947.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.86 : 3,026.84 = 631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.86/3,026.84 = 631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.86x = 3,026.84 × 631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.86x = 1,911,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,582.51/2,017.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.33

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