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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.66, 4,757.48 and 863.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.66, 4,757.48 and 863.16 is: 1,294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.66 : 4,757.48 = 863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.66/4,757.48 = 863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.66x = 4,757.48 × 863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.66x = 4,106,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,452.37/3,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.73

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