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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.26, 3,042.39 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.26, 3,042.39 and 641.60 is: 962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.26 : 3,042.39 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.26/3,042.39 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.26x = 3,042.39 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.26x = 1,951,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,997.42/2,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.40

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