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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.61, 3,041.25 and 640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.61, 3,041.25 and 640.98 is: 961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.61 : 3,041.25 = 640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.61/3,041.25 = 640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.61x = 3,041.25 × 640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.61x = 1,949,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,377.22/2,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.42

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