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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.96, 4,776.52 and 992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.96, 4,776.52 and 992.18 is: 1,488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.96 : 4,776.52 = 992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.96/4,776.52 = 992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.96x = 4,776.52 × 992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.96x = 4,739,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,167.61/3,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.45

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