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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.66, 3,040.41 and 640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.66, 3,040.41 and 640.63 is: 960.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.66 : 3,040.41 = 640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.66/3,040.41 = 640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.66x = 3,040.41 × 640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.66x = 1,947,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,790.81/2,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.61

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