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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.22, 4,773.42 and 990.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.22, 4,773.42 and 990.99 is: 1,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.22 : 4,773.42 = 990.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.22/4,773.42 = 990.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.22x = 4,773.42 × 990.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.22x = 4,730,411.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,411.49/3,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.51

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