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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.64, 3,040.16 and 930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.64, 3,040.16 and 930.32 is: 1,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.64 : 3,040.16 = 930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.64/3,040.16 = 930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.64x = 3,040.16 × 930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.64x = 2,828,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,321.65/2,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.20

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