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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.06, 3,008.92 and 909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.06, 3,008.92 and 909.44 is: 1,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.06 : 3,008.92 = 909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.06/3,008.92 = 909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.06x = 3,008.92 × 909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.06x = 2,736,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,432.20/2,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.76

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