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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.97, 3,043.76 and 641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.97, 3,043.76 and 641.84 is: 962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.97 : 3,043.76 = 641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.97/3,043.76 = 641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.97x = 3,043.76 × 641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.97x = 1,953,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,603.71/2,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.86

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