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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.58, 4,782.27 and 996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.58, 4,782.27 and 996.32 is: 1,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.58 : 4,782.27 = 996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.58/4,782.27 = 996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.58x = 4,782.27 × 996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.58x = 4,764,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,647.34/3,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.76

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