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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028, 3,042.59 and 641.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028, 3,042.59 and 641.53 is: 962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028 : 3,042.59 = 641.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028/3,042.59 = 641.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028x = 3,042.59 × 641.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028x = 1,951,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,912.76/2,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.48

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