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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.20, 3,129.34 and 931.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.20, 3,129.34 and 931.72 is: 1,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.20 : 3,129.34 = 931.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.20/3,129.34 = 931.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.20x = 3,129.34 × 931.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.20x = 2,915,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,668.66/2,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.60

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