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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.66, 4,775.54 and 992.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.66, 4,775.54 and 992.34 is: 1,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.66 : 4,775.54 = 992.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.66/4,775.54 = 992.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.66x = 4,775.54 × 992.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.66x = 4,738,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,954.40/3,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.52

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