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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.72, 3,039 and 639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.72, 3,039 and 639.16 is: 958.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.72 : 3,039 = 639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.72/3,039 = 639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.72x = 3,039 × 639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.72x = 1,942,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,407.24/2,025.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.87

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