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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.74, 3,136 and 857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.74, 3,136 and 857.84 is: 1,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.74 : 3,136 = 857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.74/3,136 = 857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.74x = 3,136 × 857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.74x = 2,690,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,186.24/2,090.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.71

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