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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.06, 4,769.30 and 987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.06, 4,769.30 and 987.80 is: 1,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.06 : 4,769.30 = 987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.06/4,769.30 = 987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.06x = 4,769.30 × 987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.06x = 4,711,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,114.54/3,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.92

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