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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.94, 3,134.93 and 856.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.94, 3,134.93 and 856.49 is: 1,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.94 : 3,134.93 = 856.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.94/3,134.93 = 856.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.94x = 3,134.93 × 856.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.94x = 2,685,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,016.24/2,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.74

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