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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.46, 4,772.65 and 990.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.46, 4,772.65 and 990.41 is: 1,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.46 : 4,772.65 = 990.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.46/4,772.65 = 990.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.46x = 4,772.65 × 990.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.46x = 4,726,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,875.33/3,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.76

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