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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.09, 4,773.33 and 991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.09, 4,773.33 and 991.44 is: 1,487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.09 : 4,773.33 = 991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.09/4,773.33 = 991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.09x = 4,773.33 × 991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.09x = 4,732,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,470.30/3,182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.22

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