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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.59, 3,041.72 and 640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.59, 3,041.72 and 640.60 is: 961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.59 : 3,041.72 = 640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.59/3,041.72 = 640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.59x = 3,041.72 × 640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.59x = 1,948,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,525.83/2,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.01

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