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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.36, 3,140.03 and 859.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.36, 3,140.03 and 859.90 is: 1,289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.36 : 3,140.03 = 859.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.36/3,140.03 = 859.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.36x = 3,140.03 × 859.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.36x = 2,700,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,111.80/2,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.85

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