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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.59, 4,781.37 and 847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.59, 4,781.37 and 847.83 is: 1,271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.59 : 4,781.37 = 847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.59/4,781.37 = 847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.59x = 4,781.37 × 847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.59x = 4,053,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,788.93/3,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.74

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