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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.81, 3,008.67 and 909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.81, 3,008.67 and 909.38 is: 1,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.81 : 3,008.67 = 909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.81/3,008.67 = 909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.81x = 3,008.67 × 909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.81x = 2,736,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,024.32/2,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.05

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