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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.24, 3,043.96 and 642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.24, 3,043.96 and 642.60 is: 963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.24 : 3,043.96 = 642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.24/3,043.96 = 642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.24x = 3,043.96 × 642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.24x = 1,956,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,048.70/2,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.93

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