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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.98, 4,769.08 and 987.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.98, 4,769.08 and 987.63 is: 1,481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.98 : 4,769.08 = 987.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.98/4,769.08 = 987.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.98x = 4,769.08 × 987.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.98x = 4,710,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,066.13/3,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.63

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