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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.99, 4,776.84 and 1,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.99, 4,776.84 and 1,337.76 is: 2,005.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.99 : 4,776.84 = 1,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.99/4,776.84 = 1,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.99x = 4,776.84 × 1,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.99x = 6,390,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390,265.48/3,186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.11

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