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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.20, 3,039.30 and 639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.20, 3,039.30 and 639.44 is: 959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.20 : 3,039.30 = 639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.20/3,039.30 = 639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.20x = 3,039.30 × 639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.20x = 1,943,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,449.99/2,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.16

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