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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.04, 3,137.04 and 858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.04, 3,137.04 and 858.78 is: 1,287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.04 : 3,137.04 = 858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.04/3,137.04 = 858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.04x = 3,137.04 × 858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.04x = 2,694,027.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,027.21/2,093.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.14

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