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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.02, 4,761.99 and 866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.02, 4,761.99 and 866.52 is: 1,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.02 : 4,761.99 = 866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.02/4,761.99 = 866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.02x = 4,761.99 × 866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.02x = 4,126,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,359.57/3,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.63

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