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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.63, 3,007.06 and 909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.63, 3,007.06 and 909.08 is: 1,363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.63 : 3,007.06 = 909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.63/3,007.06 = 909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.63x = 3,007.06 × 909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.63x = 2,733,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,652.07/2,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.67

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