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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.24, 3,060.28 and 928.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.24, 3,060.28 and 928.97 is: 1,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.24 : 3,060.28 = 928.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.24/3,060.28 = 928.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.24x = 3,060.28 × 928.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.24x = 2,842,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,908.31/2,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.42

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