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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.46, 3,015.35 and 1,085.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.46, 3,015.35 and 1,085.02 is: 1,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.46 : 3,015.35 = 1,085.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.46/3,015.35 = 1,085.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.46x = 3,015.35 × 1,085.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.46x = 3,271,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,715.06/2,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.16

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