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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.70, 3,032.55 and 928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.70, 3,032.55 and 928.20 is: 1,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.70 : 3,032.55 = 928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.70/3,032.55 = 928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.70x = 3,032.55 × 928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.70x = 2,814,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,812.91/2,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.30

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