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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.50, 4,781.93 and 996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.50, 4,781.93 and 996.05 is: 1,494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.50 : 4,781.93 = 996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.50/4,781.93 = 996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.50x = 4,781.93 × 996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.50x = 4,763,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,012.49/3,187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.28

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