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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.48, 3,042 and 931.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.48, 3,042 and 931.92 is: 1,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.48 : 3,042 = 931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.48/3,042 = 931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.48x = 3,042 × 931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.48x = 2,834,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,900.64/2,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.55

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