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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.36, 3,141.83 and 861.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.36, 3,141.83 and 861.75 is: 1,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.36 : 3,141.83 = 861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.36/3,141.83 = 861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.36x = 3,141.83 × 861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.36x = 2,707,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,474.16/2,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.13

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