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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.10, 3,040.50 and 640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.10, 3,040.50 and 640.48 is: 960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.10 : 3,040.50 = 640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.10/3,040.50 = 640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.10x = 3,040.50 × 640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.10x = 1,947,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,380.84/2,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.67

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