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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.46, 4,758.70 and 863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.46, 4,758.70 and 863.96 is: 1,295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.46 : 4,758.70 = 863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.46/4,758.70 = 863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.46x = 4,758.70 × 863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.46x = 4,111,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,326.45/3,172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.94

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