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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.27, 3,042.18 and 641.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.27, 3,042.18 and 641.55 is: 962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.27 : 3,042.18 = 641.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.27/3,042.18 = 641.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.27x = 3,042.18 × 641.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.27x = 1,951,710.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,710.58/2,028.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.25

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