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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.50, 3,038.65 and 639.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.50, 3,038.65 and 639.05 is: 958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.50 : 3,038.65 = 639.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.50/3,038.65 = 639.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.50x = 3,038.65 × 639.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.50x = 1,941,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,834.09/2,025.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.70

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