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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.93, 3,042.14 and 640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.93, 3,042.14 and 640.89 is: 961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.93 : 3,042.14 = 640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.93/3,042.14 = 640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.93x = 3,042.14 × 640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.93x = 1,949,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,673.90/2,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.41

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