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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.28, 3,014.40 and 1,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.28, 3,014.40 and 1,085.76 is: 1,628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.28 : 3,014.40 = 1,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.28/3,014.40 = 1,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.28x = 3,014.40 × 1,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.28x = 3,272,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,914.94/2,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.90

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