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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.06, 3,139.61 and 860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.06, 3,139.61 and 860.60 is: 1,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.06 : 3,139.61 = 860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.06/3,139.61 = 860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.06x = 3,139.61 × 860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.06x = 2,701,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,928.36/2,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.90

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