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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.64, 4,757.46 and 863.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.64, 4,757.46 and 863.14 is: 1,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.64 : 4,757.46 = 863.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.64/4,757.46 = 863.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.64x = 4,757.46 × 863.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.64x = 4,106,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,354.02/3,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.71

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