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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.03, 4,773.78 and 991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.03, 4,773.78 and 991.17 is: 1,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.03 : 4,773.78 = 991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.03/4,773.78 = 991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.03x = 4,773.78 × 991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.03x = 4,731,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,627.52/3,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.52

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