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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.44, 4,767.71 and 987.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.44, 4,767.71 and 987.03 is: 1,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.44 : 4,767.71 = 987.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.44/4,767.71 = 987.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.44x = 4,767.71 × 987.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.44x = 4,705,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,876.29/3,178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.56

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