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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.86, 3,136.59 and 860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.86, 3,136.59 and 860.13 is: 1,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.86 : 3,136.59 = 860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.86/3,136.59 = 860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.86x = 3,136.59 × 860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.86x = 2,697,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,875.16/2,091.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.70

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