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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.21, 3,040.61 and 931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.21, 3,040.61 and 931.28 is: 1,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.21 : 3,040.61 = 931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.21/3,040.61 = 931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.21x = 3,040.61 × 931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.21x = 2,831,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,639.42/2,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.82

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