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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.10, 3,038.28 and 639.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.10, 3,038.28 and 639.06 is: 958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.10 : 3,038.28 = 639.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.10/3,038.28 = 639.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.10x = 3,038.28 × 639.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.10x = 1,941,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,643.22/2,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.32

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