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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.41, 3,040.02 and 639.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.41, 3,040.02 and 639.88 is: 959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.41 : 3,040.02 = 639.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.41/3,040.02 = 639.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.41x = 3,040.02 × 639.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.41x = 1,945,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,232.80/2,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.94

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