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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.28, 4,774.20 and 990.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.28, 4,774.20 and 990.84 is: 1,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.28 : 4,774.20 = 990.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.28/4,774.20 = 990.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.28x = 4,774.20 × 990.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.28x = 4,730,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,468.33/3,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.50

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