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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.52, 4,776.06 and 992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.52, 4,776.06 and 992.20 is: 1,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.52 : 4,776.06 = 992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.52/4,776.06 = 992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.52x = 4,776.06 × 992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.52x = 4,738,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,806.73/3,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.54

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