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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.51, 3,042.51 and 641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.51, 3,042.51 and 641.99 is: 962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.51 : 3,042.51 = 641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.51/3,042.51 = 641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.51x = 3,042.51 × 641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.51x = 1,953,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,254.78/2,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.90

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