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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.24, 4,780.86 and 995.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.24, 4,780.86 and 995.97 is: 1,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.24 : 4,780.86 = 995.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.24/4,780.86 = 995.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.24x = 4,780.86 × 995.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.24x = 4,761,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,607.33/3,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.96

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