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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.27, 3,141.40 and 860.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.27, 3,141.40 and 860.81 is: 1,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.27 : 3,141.40 = 860.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.27/3,141.40 = 860.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.27x = 3,141.40 × 860.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.27x = 2,704,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,148.53/2,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.21

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