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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.81, 3,043.38 and 642.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.81, 3,043.38 and 642.26 is: 963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.81 : 3,043.38 = 642.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.81/3,043.38 = 642.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.81x = 3,043.38 × 642.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.81x = 1,954,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,639.64/2,028.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.44

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