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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.74, 3,138.27 and 860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.74, 3,138.27 and 860.10 is: 1,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.74 : 3,138.27 = 860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.74/3,138.27 = 860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.74x = 3,138.27 × 860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.74x = 2,699,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,226.03/2,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.80

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