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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.76, 3,008.36 and 909.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.76, 3,008.36 and 909.64 is: 1,365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.76 : 3,008.36 = 909.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.76/3,008.36 = 909.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.76x = 3,008.36 × 909.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.76x = 2,736,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,524.59/2,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.01

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