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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.64, 4,763.46 and 867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.64, 4,763.46 and 867.16 is: 1,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.64 : 4,763.46 = 867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.64/4,763.46 = 867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.64x = 4,763.46 × 867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.64x = 4,130,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,681.97/3,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.74

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