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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.92, 3,140.07 and 860.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.92, 3,140.07 and 860.91 is: 1,291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.92 : 3,140.07 = 860.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.92/3,140.07 = 860.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.92x = 3,140.07 × 860.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.92x = 2,703,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,317.66/2,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.65

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