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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.15, 4,781.40 and 965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.15, 4,781.40 and 965.80 is: 1,448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.15 : 4,781.40 = 965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.15/4,781.40 = 965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.15x = 4,781.40 × 965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.15x = 4,617,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,876.12/3,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.90

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