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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.96, 4,762.46 and 866.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.96, 4,762.46 and 866.48 is: 1,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.96 : 4,762.46 = 866.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.96/4,762.46 = 866.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.96x = 4,762.46 × 866.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.96x = 4,126,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,576.34/3,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.73

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