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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.76, 4,762.30 and 866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.76, 4,762.30 and 866.28 is: 1,299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.76 : 4,762.30 = 866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.76/4,762.30 = 866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.76x = 4,762.30 × 866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.76x = 4,125,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,485.24/3,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.46

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