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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.40, 4,781.10 and 847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.40, 4,781.10 and 847.40 is: 1,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.40 : 4,781.10 = 847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.40/4,781.10 = 847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.40x = 4,781.10 × 847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.40x = 4,051,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,504.14/3,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.10

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