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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.20, 3,138.59 and 860.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.20, 3,138.59 and 860.15 is: 1,289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.20 : 3,138.59 = 860.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.20/3,138.59 = 860.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.20x = 3,138.59 × 860.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.20x = 2,699,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,653.89/2,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.11

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