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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.11, 3,129.64 and 853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.11, 3,129.64 and 853.36 is: 1,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.11 : 3,129.64 = 853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.11/3,129.64 = 853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.11x = 3,129.64 × 853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.11x = 2,670,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,699.63/2,086.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.23

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