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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.04, 3,009.40 and 1,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.04, 3,009.40 and 1,070.96 is: 1,604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.04 : 3,009.40 = 1,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.04/3,009.40 = 1,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.04x = 3,009.40 × 1,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.04x = 3,222,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,947.02/2,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.22

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