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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.89, 4,781.97 and 996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.89, 4,781.97 and 996.57 is: 1,494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.89 : 4,781.97 = 996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.89/4,781.97 = 996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.89x = 4,781.97 × 996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.89x = 4,765,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,567.84/3,187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.90

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