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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.91, 3,026.87 and 631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.91, 3,026.87 and 631.26 is: 946.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.91 : 3,026.87 = 631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.91/3,026.87 = 631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.91x = 3,026.87 × 631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.91x = 1,910,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,741.17/2,017.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.89

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