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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.72, 3,043.38 and 641.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.72, 3,043.38 and 641.75 is: 962.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.72 : 3,043.38 = 641.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.72/3,043.38 = 641.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.72x = 3,043.38 × 641.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.72x = 1,953,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,075.50/2,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.71

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