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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.84, 4,776.36 and 992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.84, 4,776.36 and 992.07 is: 1,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.84 : 4,776.36 = 992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.84/4,776.36 = 992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.84x = 4,776.36 × 992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.84x = 4,738,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,483.47/3,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.29

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