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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.52, 3,041.98 and 641.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.52, 3,041.98 and 641.06 is: 961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.52 : 3,041.98 = 641.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.52/3,041.98 = 641.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.52x = 3,041.98 × 641.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.52x = 1,950,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,091.70/2,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.81

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