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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.61, 4,773.05 and 990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.61, 4,773.05 and 990.24 is: 1,485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.61 : 4,773.05 = 990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.61/4,773.05 = 990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.61x = 4,773.05 × 990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.61x = 4,726,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,460.08/3,181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.56

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