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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.63, 3,140.82 and 860.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.63, 3,140.82 and 860.36 is: 1,290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.63 : 3,140.82 = 860.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.63/3,140.82 = 860.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.63x = 3,140.82 × 860.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.63x = 2,702,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,245.50/2,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.70

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