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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.06, 3,040.26 and 931.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.06, 3,040.26 and 931.86 is: 1,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.06 : 3,040.26 = 931.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.06/3,040.26 = 931.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.06x = 3,040.26 × 931.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.06x = 2,833,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,096.68/2,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.95

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