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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.28, 4,943.61 and 987.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.28, 4,943.61 and 987.78 is: 1,481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.28 : 4,943.61 = 987.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.28/4,943.61 = 987.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.28x = 4,943.61 × 987.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.28x = 4,883,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,199.09/3,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.43

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