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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.32, 3,139.45 and 861.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.32, 3,139.45 and 861.07 is: 1,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.32 : 3,139.45 = 861.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.32/3,139.45 = 861.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.32x = 3,139.45 × 861.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.32x = 2,703,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,286.21/2,093.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.39

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