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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.12, 4,769.36 and 987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.12, 4,769.36 and 987.76 is: 1,481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.12 : 4,769.36 = 987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.12/4,769.36 = 987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.12x = 4,769.36 × 987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.12x = 4,710,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,983.03/3,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.85

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