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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.61, 4,781.42 and 996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.61, 4,781.42 and 996.35 is: 1,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.61 : 4,781.42 = 996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.61/4,781.42 = 996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.61x = 4,781.42 × 996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.61x = 4,763,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,982.26/3,187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.53

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