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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.86, 3,029.30 and 909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.86, 3,029.30 and 909.06 is: 1,364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.86 : 3,029.30 = 909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.86/3,029.30 = 909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.86x = 3,029.30 × 909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.86x = 2,753,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,802.96/2,018.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.04

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