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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.62, 3,039.93 and 639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.62, 3,039.93 and 639.90 is: 959.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.62 : 3,039.93 = 639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.62/3,039.93 = 639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.62x = 3,039.93 × 639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.62x = 1,945,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,251.21/2,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.85

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