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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.67, 4,774.38 and 991.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.67, 4,774.38 and 991.41 is: 1,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.67 : 4,774.38 = 991.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.67/4,774.38 = 991.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.67x = 4,774.38 × 991.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.67x = 4,733,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,368.08/3,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.23

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