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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.78, 3,043.60 and 642.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.78, 3,043.60 and 642.52 is: 963.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.78 : 3,043.60 = 642.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.78/3,043.60 = 642.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.78x = 3,043.60 × 642.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.78x = 1,955,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,573.87/2,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.92

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