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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.63, 4,780.37 and 1,107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.63, 4,780.37 and 1,107.09 is: 1,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.63 : 4,780.37 = 1,107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.63/4,780.37 = 1,107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.63x = 4,780.37 × 1,107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.63x = 5,292,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,270.39/3,187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.25

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