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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.32, 4,780.92 and 996.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.32, 4,780.92 and 996.17 is: 1,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.32 : 4,780.92 = 996.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.32/4,780.92 = 996.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.32x = 4,780.92 × 996.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.32x = 4,762,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,588.91/3,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.23

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