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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.06, 3,008.04 and 909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.06, 3,008.04 and 909.74 is: 1,364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.06 : 3,008.04 = 909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.06/3,008.04 = 909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.06x = 3,008.04 × 909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.06x = 2,736,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,521.54/2,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.81

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