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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.86, 3,000.18 and 931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.86, 3,000.18 and 931.12 is: 1,396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.86 : 3,000.18 = 931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.86/3,000.18 = 931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.86x = 3,000.18 × 931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.86x = 2,793,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,527.60/2,000.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.16

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