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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.20, 3,139.58 and 860.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.20, 3,139.58 and 860.74 is: 1,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.20 : 3,139.58 = 860.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.20/3,139.58 = 860.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.20x = 3,139.58 × 860.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.20x = 2,702,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,362.09/2,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.02

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