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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.78, 3,039.14 and 639.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.78, 3,039.14 and 639.10 is: 958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.78 : 3,039.14 = 639.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.78/3,039.14 = 639.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.78x = 3,039.14 × 639.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.78x = 1,942,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,314.37/2,025.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.80

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