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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.09, 4,773.12 and 990.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.09, 4,773.12 and 990.82 is: 1,486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.09 : 4,773.12 = 990.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.09/4,773.12 = 990.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.09x = 4,773.12 × 990.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.09x = 4,729,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,302.76/3,182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.23

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