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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.39, 3,311.56 and 909.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.39, 3,311.56 and 909.25 is: 1,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.39 : 3,311.56 = 909.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.39/3,311.56 = 909.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.39x = 3,311.56 × 909.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.39x = 3,011,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,035.93/2,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.84

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