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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.68, 4,780.01 and 995.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.68, 4,780.01 and 995.41 is: 1,493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.68 : 4,780.01 = 995.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.68/4,780.01 = 995.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.68x = 4,780.01 × 995.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.68x = 4,758,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,051.33/3,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.11

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