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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.30, 3,040.65 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.30, 3,040.65 and 640.26 is: 960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.30 : 3,040.65 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.30/3,040.65 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.30x = 3,040.65 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.30x = 1,946,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,806.57/2,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.30

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