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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.55, 3,140.03 and 860.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.55, 3,140.03 and 860.84 is: 1,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.55 : 3,140.03 = 860.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.55/3,140.03 = 860.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.55x = 3,140.03 × 860.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.55x = 2,703,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,043.42/2,092.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.75

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