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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.06, 3,039.33 and 929.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.06, 3,039.33 and 929.82 is: 1,393.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.06 : 3,039.33 = 929.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.06/3,039.33 = 929.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.06x = 3,039.33 × 929.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.06x = 2,826,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,029.82/2,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.46

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