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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.94, 3,136.43 and 857.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.94, 3,136.43 and 857.49 is: 1,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.94 : 3,136.43 = 857.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.94/3,136.43 = 857.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.94x = 3,136.43 × 857.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.94x = 2,689,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,457.36/2,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.24

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