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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.43, 4,774.10 and 991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.43, 4,774.10 and 991.34 is: 1,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.43 : 4,774.10 = 991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.43/4,774.10 = 991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.43x = 4,774.10 × 991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.43x = 4,732,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,756.29/3,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.15

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