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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.90, 3,119.40 and 909.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.90, 3,119.40 and 909.90 is: 1,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.90 : 3,119.40 = 909.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.90/3,119.40 = 909.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.90x = 3,119.40 × 909.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.90x = 2,838,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,342.06/2,079.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.65

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