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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.87, 3,140.30 and 861.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.87, 3,140.30 and 861.64 is: 1,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.87 : 3,140.30 = 861.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.87/3,140.30 = 861.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.87x = 3,140.30 × 861.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.87x = 2,705,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,802.40/2,093.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.25

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