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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.97, 4,260.68 and 1,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.97, 4,260.68 and 1,909.08 is: 2,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.97 : 4,260.68 = 1,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.97/4,260.68 = 1,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.97x = 4,260.68 × 1,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.97x = 8,133,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,976.59/3,085.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.80

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