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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.28, 3,141.40 and 861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.28, 3,141.40 and 861.40 is: 1,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.28 : 3,141.40 = 861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.28/3,141.40 = 861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.28x = 3,141.40 × 861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.28x = 2,706,001.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,001.96/2,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.09

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