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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.96, 4,760.96 and 865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.96, 4,760.96 and 865.48 is: 1,298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.96 : 4,760.96 = 865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.96/4,760.96 = 865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.96x = 4,760.96 × 865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.96x = 4,120,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,515.66/3,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.23

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