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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.38, 3,036.62 and 928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.38, 3,036.62 and 928 is: 1,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.38 : 3,036.62 = 928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.38/3,036.62 = 928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.38x = 3,036.62 × 928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.38x = 2,817,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,983.36/2,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.02

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