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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.08, 3,042.14 and 641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.08, 3,042.14 and 641.39 is: 962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.08 : 3,042.14 = 641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.08/3,042.14 = 641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.08x = 3,042.14 × 641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.08x = 1,951,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,198.17/2,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.09

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