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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.76, 4,774.68 and 991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.76, 4,774.68 and 991.06 is: 1,486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.76 : 4,774.68 = 991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.76/4,774.68 = 991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.76x = 4,774.68 × 991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.76x = 4,731,982.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,982.42/3,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.75

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