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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.72, 3,043.56 and 933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.72, 3,043.56 and 933.36 is: 1,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.72 : 3,043.56 = 933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.72/3,043.56 = 933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.72x = 3,043.56 × 933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.72x = 2,840,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,737.16/2,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.26

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