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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.08, 3,140.62 and 861.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.08, 3,140.62 and 861.16 is: 1,291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.08 : 3,140.62 = 861.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.08/3,140.62 = 861.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.08x = 3,140.62 × 861.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.08x = 2,704,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,576.32/2,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.53

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