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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.06, 3,129.15 and 931.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.06, 3,129.15 and 931.90 is: 1,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.06 : 3,129.15 = 931.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.06/3,129.15 = 931.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.06x = 3,129.15 × 931.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.06x = 2,916,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,054.89/2,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.88

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