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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.46, 3,139.74 and 860.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.46, 3,139.74 and 860.82 is: 1,291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.46 : 3,139.74 = 860.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.46/3,139.74 = 860.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.46x = 3,139.74 × 860.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.46x = 2,702,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,750.99/2,093.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.04

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