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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.55, 3,311.87 and 909.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.55, 3,311.87 and 909.89 is: 1,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.55 : 3,311.87 = 909.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.55/3,311.87 = 909.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.55x = 3,311.87 × 909.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.55x = 3,013,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,432.84/2,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.82

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