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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.40, 3,042.90 and 641.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.40, 3,042.90 and 641.86 is: 962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.40 : 3,042.90 = 641.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.40/3,042.90 = 641.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.40x = 3,042.90 × 641.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.40x = 1,953,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,115.79/2,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.88

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