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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.41, 4,690.76 and 787.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.41, 4,690.76 and 787.41 is: 1,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.41 : 4,690.76 = 787.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.41/4,690.76 = 787.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.41x = 4,690.76 × 787.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.41x = 3,693,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,566.50/3,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.03

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