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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.56, 3,040.13 and 639.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.56, 3,040.13 and 639.74 is: 959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.56 : 3,040.13 = 639.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.56/3,040.13 = 639.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.56x = 3,040.13 × 639.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.56x = 1,944,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,897.17/2,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.70

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