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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.24, 3,141.24 and 861.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.24, 3,141.24 and 861.34 is: 1,291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.24 : 3,141.24 = 861.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.24/3,141.24 = 861.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.24x = 3,141.24 × 861.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.24x = 2,705,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,675.66/2,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.96

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