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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.48, 3,138.96 and 860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.48, 3,138.96 and 860.40 is: 1,289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.48 : 3,138.96 = 860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.48/3,138.96 = 860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.48x = 3,138.96 × 860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.48x = 2,700,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,761.18/2,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.47

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