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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.80, 4,762.20 and 866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.80, 4,762.20 and 866.30 is: 1,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.80 : 4,762.20 = 866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.80/4,762.20 = 866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.80x = 4,762.20 × 866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.80x = 4,125,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,493.86/3,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.45

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