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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.50, 4,767.51 and 987.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.50, 4,767.51 and 987.18 is: 1,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.50 : 4,767.51 = 987.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.50/4,767.51 = 987.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.50x = 4,767.51 × 987.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.50x = 4,706,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,390.52/3,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.70

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