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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.53, 4,757.30 and 863.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.53, 4,757.30 and 863.03 is: 1,294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.53 : 4,757.30 = 863.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.53/4,757.30 = 863.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.53x = 4,757.30 × 863.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.53x = 4,105,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,668.83/3,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.54

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