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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.74, 4,781.61 and 996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.74, 4,781.61 and 996.48 is: 1,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.74 : 4,781.61 = 996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.74/4,781.61 = 996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.74x = 4,781.61 × 996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.74x = 4,764,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,766.78/3,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.72

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