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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.81, 3,007.67 and 909.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.81, 3,007.67 and 909.49 is: 1,364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.81 : 3,007.67 = 909.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.81/3,007.67 = 909.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.81x = 3,007.67 × 909.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.81x = 2,735,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,428.48/2,004.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.43

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