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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.75, 3,129.03 and 931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.75, 3,129.03 and 931.50 is: 1,397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.75 : 3,129.03 = 931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.75/3,129.03 = 931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.75x = 3,129.03 × 931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.75x = 2,914,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,691.45/2,085.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.43

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