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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.62, 3,015.56 and 1,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.62, 3,015.56 and 1,085.14 is: 1,628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.62 : 3,015.56 = 1,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.62/3,015.56 = 1,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.62x = 3,015.56 × 1,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.62x = 3,272,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,304.78/2,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.32

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