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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.75, 3,006.80 and 909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.75, 3,006.80 and 909.52 is: 1,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.75 : 3,006.80 = 909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.75/3,006.80 = 909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.75x = 3,006.80 × 909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.75x = 2,734,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,736.08/2,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.45

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