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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.65, 4,773.95 and 992.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.65, 4,773.95 and 992.39 is: 1,488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.65 : 4,773.95 = 992.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.65/4,773.95 = 992.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.65x = 4,773.95 × 992.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.65x = 4,737,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,620.24/3,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.11

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