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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.81, 3,129.13 and 931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.81, 3,129.13 and 931.56 is: 1,397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.81 : 3,129.13 = 931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.81/3,129.13 = 931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.81x = 3,129.13 × 931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.81x = 2,914,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,972.34/2,085.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.53

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