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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.36, 3,038.97 and 930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.36, 3,038.97 and 930.42 is: 1,393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.36 : 3,038.97 = 930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.36/3,038.97 = 930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.36x = 3,038.97 × 930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.36x = 2,827,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,518.47/2,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.99

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