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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.44, 4,775.19 and 992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.44, 4,775.19 and 992 is: 1,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.44 : 4,775.19 = 992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.44/4,775.19 = 992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.44x = 4,775.19 × 992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.44x = 4,736,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,988.48/3,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.01

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