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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.72, 4,781.34 and 996.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.72, 4,781.34 and 996.38 is: 1,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.72 : 4,781.34 = 996.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.72/4,781.34 = 996.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.72x = 4,781.34 × 996.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.72x = 4,764,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,031.55/3,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.49

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