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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172, 4,758.06 and 863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172, 4,758.06 and 863.56 is: 1,295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172 : 4,758.06 = 863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172/4,758.06 = 863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172x = 4,758.06 × 863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172x = 4,108,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,870.29/3,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.36

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