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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.48, 4,763.22 and 866.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.48, 4,763.22 and 866.98 is: 1,300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.48 : 4,763.22 = 866.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.48/4,763.22 = 866.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.48x = 4,763.22 × 866.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.48x = 4,129,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,616.48/3,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.47

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