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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.37, 4,776.62 and 993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.37, 4,776.62 and 993.12 is: 1,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.37 : 4,776.62 = 993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.37/4,776.62 = 993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.37x = 4,776.62 × 993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.37x = 4,743,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,756.85/3,184.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.70

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