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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.97, 3,043.43 and 642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.97, 3,043.43 and 642.30 is: 963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.97 : 3,043.43 = 642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.97/3,043.43 = 642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.97x = 3,043.43 × 642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.97x = 1,954,795.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,795.09/2,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.44

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