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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.15, 3,040.89 and 640.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.15, 3,040.89 and 640.56 is: 960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.15 : 3,040.89 = 640.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.15/3,040.89 = 640.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.15x = 3,040.89 × 640.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.15x = 1,947,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,878.50/2,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.90

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