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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.91, 4,781.85 and 996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.91, 4,781.85 and 996.80 is: 1,495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.91 : 4,781.85 = 996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.91/4,781.85 = 996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.91x = 4,781.85 × 996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.91x = 4,766,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,524.17/3,187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.19

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