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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.30, 4,767.90 and 987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.30, 4,767.90 and 987.22 is: 1,480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.30 : 4,767.90 = 987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.30/4,767.90 = 987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.30x = 4,767.90 × 987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.30x = 4,706,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,966.24/3,178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.97

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