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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.83, 3,041.98 and 931.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.83, 3,041.98 and 931.79 is: 1,397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.83 : 3,041.98 = 931.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.83/3,041.98 = 931.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.83x = 3,041.98 × 931.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.83x = 2,834,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,466.68/2,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.09

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