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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.30, 3,041.36 and 640.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.30, 3,041.36 and 640.61 is: 961.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.30 : 3,041.36 = 640.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.30/3,041.36 = 640.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.30x = 3,041.36 × 640.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.30x = 1,948,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,307.22/2,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.04

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