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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.23, 4,767.98 and 986.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.23, 4,767.98 and 986.87 is: 1,480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.23 : 4,767.98 = 986.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.23/4,767.98 = 986.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.23x = 4,767.98 × 986.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.23x = 4,705,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,347.65/3,178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.49

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