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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.72, 3,138.56 and 860.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.72, 3,138.56 and 860.47 is: 1,290.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.72 : 3,138.56 = 860.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.72/3,138.56 = 860.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.72x = 3,138.56 × 860.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.72x = 2,700,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,636.72/2,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.49

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