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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.64, 4,755.96 and 862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.64, 4,755.96 and 862.14 is: 1,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.64 : 4,755.96 = 862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.64/4,755.96 = 862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.64x = 4,755.96 × 862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.64x = 4,100,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,303.35/3,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.21

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