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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.75, 3,008.26 and 909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.75, 3,008.26 and 909.86 is: 1,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.75 : 3,008.26 = 909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.75/3,008.26 = 909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.75x = 3,008.26 × 909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.75x = 2,737,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,095.44/2,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.62

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