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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.99, 4,756.44 and 862.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.99, 4,756.44 and 862.49 is: 1,293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.99 : 4,756.44 = 862.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.99/4,756.44 = 862.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.99x = 4,756.44 × 862.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.99x = 4,102,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,381.94/3,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.72

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