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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.62, 3,140.43 and 860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.62, 3,140.43 and 860.70 is: 1,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.62 : 3,140.43 = 860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.62/3,140.43 = 860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.62x = 3,140.43 × 860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.62x = 2,702,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,968.10/2,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.05

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