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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.43, 4,781.14 and 996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.43, 4,781.14 and 996.16 is: 1,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.43 : 4,781.14 = 996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.43/4,781.14 = 996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.43x = 4,781.14 × 996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.43x = 4,762,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,765.98/3,187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.24

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