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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.92, 4,760.16 and 865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.92, 4,760.16 and 865.60 is: 1,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.92 : 4,760.16 = 865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.92/4,760.16 = 865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.92x = 4,760.16 × 865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.92x = 4,120,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,394.50/3,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.20

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