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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.95, 4,759.43 and 864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.95, 4,759.43 and 864.45 is: 1,296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.95 : 4,759.43 = 864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.95/4,759.43 = 864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.95x = 4,759.43 × 864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.95x = 4,114,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,261.14/3,172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.67

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