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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.87, 4,779.78 and 995.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.87, 4,779.78 and 995.01 is: 1,492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.87 : 4,779.78 = 995.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.87/4,779.78 = 995.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.87x = 4,779.78 × 995.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.87x = 4,755,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,928.90/3,186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.35

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