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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.44, 3,130.14 and 916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.44, 3,130.14 and 916.44 is: 1,374.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.44 : 3,130.14 = 916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.44/3,130.14 = 916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.44x = 3,130.14 × 916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.44x = 2,868,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,585.50/2,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.87

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