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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.62, 3,005.24 and 908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.62, 3,005.24 and 908.69 is: 1,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.62 : 3,005.24 = 908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.62/3,005.24 = 908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.62x = 3,005.24 × 908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.62x = 2,730,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,811.97/2,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.26

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