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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.70, 3,138.83 and 860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.70, 3,138.83 and 860.24 is: 1,290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.70 : 3,138.83 = 860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.70/3,138.83 = 860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.70x = 3,138.83 × 860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.70x = 2,700,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,147.12/2,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.27

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