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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.37, 4,781.12 and 996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.37, 4,781.12 and 996.12 is: 1,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.37 : 4,781.12 = 996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.37/4,781.12 = 996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.37x = 4,781.12 × 996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.37x = 4,762,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,569.25/3,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.20

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