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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.92, 4,768.42 and 987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.92, 4,768.42 and 987.60 is: 1,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.92 : 4,768.42 = 987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.92/4,768.42 = 987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.92x = 4,768.42 × 987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.92x = 4,709,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,291.59/3,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.41

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