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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.06, 3,131.97 and 856.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.06, 3,131.97 and 856.78 is: 1,284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.06 : 3,131.97 = 856.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.06/3,131.97 = 856.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.06x = 3,131.97 × 856.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.06x = 2,683,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,409.26/2,089.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.51

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