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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.95, 3,026.57 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.95, 3,026.57 and 556.77 is: 835.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.95 : 3,026.57 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.95/3,026.57 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.95x = 3,026.57 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.95x = 1,685,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,111.94/2,017.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.06

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