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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.80, 4,781.69 and 847.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.80, 4,781.69 and 847.81 is: 1,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.80 : 4,781.69 = 847.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.80/4,781.69 = 847.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.80x = 4,781.69 × 847.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.80x = 4,053,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,942.81/3,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.71

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