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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.80, 4,776.15 and 992.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.80, 4,776.15 and 992.30 is: 1,488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.80 : 4,776.15 = 992.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.80/4,776.15 = 992.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.80x = 4,776.15 × 992.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.80x = 4,739,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,373.65/3,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.59

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