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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.10, 3,042.60 and 932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.10, 3,042.60 and 932.20 is: 1,398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.10 : 3,042.60 = 932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.10/3,042.60 = 932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.10x = 3,042.60 × 932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.10x = 2,836,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,311.72/2,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.51

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