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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.50, 3,036.60 and 928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.50, 3,036.60 and 928.56 is: 1,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.50 : 3,036.60 = 928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.50/3,036.60 = 928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.50x = 3,036.60 × 928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.50x = 2,819,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,665.30/2,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.77

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