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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.24, 3,118.15 and 909.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.24, 3,118.15 and 909.21 is: 1,362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.24 : 3,118.15 = 909.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.24/3,118.15 = 909.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.24x = 3,118.15 × 909.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.24x = 2,835,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,053.16/2,080.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.85

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