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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.88, 3,038.78 and 639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.88, 3,038.78 and 639.30 is: 958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.88 : 3,038.78 = 639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.88/3,038.78 = 639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.88x = 3,038.78 × 639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.88x = 1,942,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,705.05/2,025.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.94

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