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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.15, 4,773.26 and 990.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.15, 4,773.26 and 990.90 is: 1,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.15 : 4,773.26 = 990.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.15/4,773.26 = 990.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.15x = 4,773.26 × 990.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.15x = 4,729,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,825.81/3,182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.36

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