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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.50, 3,041.65 and 641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.50, 3,041.65 and 641.05 is: 961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.50 : 3,041.65 = 641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.50/3,041.65 = 641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.50x = 3,041.65 × 641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.50x = 1,949,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,849.73/2,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.70

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