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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.44, 3,140.64 and 861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.44, 3,140.64 and 861.52 is: 1,291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.44 : 3,140.64 = 861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.44/3,140.64 = 861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.44x = 3,140.64 × 861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.44x = 2,705,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,724.17/2,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.86

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