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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.36, 3,141.53 and 860.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.36, 3,141.53 and 860.90 is: 1,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.36 : 3,141.53 = 860.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.36/3,141.53 = 860.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.36x = 3,141.53 × 860.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.36x = 2,704,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,543.18/2,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.35

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