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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.08, 3,038.40 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.08, 3,038.40 and 639 is: 958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.08 : 3,038.40 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.08/3,038.40 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.08x = 3,038.40 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.08x = 1,941,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,537.60/2,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.27

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