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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.60, 3,043.26 and 932.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.60, 3,043.26 and 932.22 is: 1,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.60 : 3,043.26 = 932.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.60/3,043.26 = 932.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.60x = 3,043.26 × 932.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.60x = 2,836,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,987.84/2,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.50

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