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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.77, 4,759.02 and 864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.77, 4,759.02 and 864.27 is: 1,296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.77 : 4,759.02 = 864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.77/4,759.02 = 864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.77x = 4,759.02 × 864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.77x = 4,113,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,078.22/3,172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.37

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