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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.69, 4,763.57 and 867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.69, 4,763.57 and 867.19 is: 1,300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.69 : 4,763.57 = 867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.69/4,763.57 = 867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.69x = 4,763.57 × 867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.69x = 4,130,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,920.27/3,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.79

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