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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.35, 4,763.03 and 866.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.35, 4,763.03 and 866.85 is: 1,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.35 : 4,763.03 = 866.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.35/4,763.03 = 866.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.35x = 4,763.03 × 866.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.35x = 4,128,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,828.22/3,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.28

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