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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.18, 3,042.30 and 932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.18, 3,042.30 and 932.24 is: 1,398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.18 : 3,042.30 = 932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.18/3,042.30 = 932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.18x = 3,042.30 × 932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.18x = 2,836,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,153.75/2,028.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.37

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