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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.76, 4,763.76 and 867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.76, 4,763.76 and 867.26 is: 1,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.76 : 4,763.76 = 867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.76/4,763.76 = 867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.76x = 4,763.76 × 867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.76x = 4,131,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,418.50/3,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.92

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