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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.75, 4,763.72 and 867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.75, 4,763.72 and 867.25 is: 1,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.75 : 4,763.72 = 867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.75/4,763.72 = 867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.75x = 4,763.72 × 867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.75x = 4,131,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,336.17/3,175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.90

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