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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.72, 3,042.30 and 641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.72, 3,042.30 and 641 is: 961.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.72 : 3,042.30 = 641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.72/3,042.30 = 641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.72x = 3,042.30 × 641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.72x = 1,950,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,114.30/2,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.73

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