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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.69, 3,028.28 and 926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.69, 3,028.28 and 926.98 is: 1,388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.69 : 3,028.28 = 926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.69/3,028.28 = 926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.69x = 3,028.28 × 926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.69x = 2,807,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,142.79/2,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.51

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