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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.94, 4,776.19 and 992.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.94, 4,776.19 and 992.90 is: 1,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.94 : 4,776.19 = 992.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.94/4,776.19 = 992.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.94x = 4,776.19 × 992.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.94x = 4,742,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,279.05/3,183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.44

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