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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.56, 3,037.08 and 928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.56, 3,037.08 and 928.32 is: 1,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.56 : 3,037.08 = 928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.56/3,037.08 = 928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.56x = 3,037.08 × 928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.56x = 2,819,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,382.11/2,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.22

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