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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.97, 4,777.55 and 1,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.97, 4,777.55 and 1,783.13 is: 2,672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.97 : 4,777.55 = 1,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.97/4,777.55 = 1,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.97x = 4,777.55 × 1,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.97x = 8,518,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,966.61/3,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,672.22

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