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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.53, 4,773.09 and 990.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.53, 4,773.09 and 990.27 is: 1,485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.53 : 4,773.09 = 990.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.53/4,773.09 = 990.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.53x = 4,773.09 × 990.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.53x = 4,726,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,647.83/3,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.65

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