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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.34, 4,755.51 and 861.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.34, 4,755.51 and 861.84 is: 1,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.34 : 4,755.51 = 861.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.34/4,755.51 = 861.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.34x = 4,755.51 × 861.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.34x = 4,098,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,488.74/3,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.76

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