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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.70, 4,781.38 and 996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.70, 4,781.38 and 996.18 is: 1,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.70 : 4,781.38 = 996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.70/4,781.38 = 996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.70x = 4,781.38 × 996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.70x = 4,763,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,115.13/3,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.22

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