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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.06, 3,140.55 and 860.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.06, 3,140.55 and 860.79 is: 1,290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.06 : 3,140.55 = 860.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.06/3,140.55 = 860.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.06x = 3,140.55 × 860.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.06x = 2,703,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,354.03/2,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.96

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