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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.74, 3,139.77 and 861.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.74, 3,139.77 and 861.10 is: 1,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.74 : 3,139.77 = 861.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.74/3,139.77 = 861.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.74x = 3,139.77 × 861.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.74x = 2,703,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,655.95/2,093.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.30

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