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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.05, 3,042.08 and 641.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.05, 3,042.08 and 641.49 is: 962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.05 : 3,042.08 = 641.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.05/3,042.08 = 641.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.05x = 3,042.08 × 641.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.05x = 1,951,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,463.90/2,028.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.24

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