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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.14, 3,041.94 and 641.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.14, 3,041.94 and 641.61 is: 962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.14 : 3,041.94 = 641.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.14/3,041.94 = 641.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.14x = 3,041.94 × 641.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.14x = 1,951,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,752.94/2,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.34

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