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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.58, 3,043.22 and 642.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.58, 3,043.22 and 642.27 is: 963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.58 : 3,043.22 = 642.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.58/3,043.22 = 642.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.58x = 3,043.22 × 642.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.58x = 1,954,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,568.91/2,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.52

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