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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.02, 3,134.01 and 1,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.02, 3,134.01 and 1,220.94 is: 1,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.02 : 3,134.01 = 1,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.02/3,134.01 = 1,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.02x = 3,134.01 × 1,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.02x = 3,826,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,438.17/2,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.32

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