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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.11, 4,768.76 and 987.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.11, 4,768.76 and 987.85 is: 1,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.11 : 4,768.76 = 987.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.11/4,768.76 = 987.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.11x = 4,768.76 × 987.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.11x = 4,710,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,790.78/3,179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.80

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