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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.45, 4,777.49 and 993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.45, 4,777.49 and 993.20 is: 1,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.45 : 4,777.49 = 993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.45/4,777.49 = 993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.45x = 4,777.49 × 993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.45x = 4,745,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,003.07/3,184.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.05

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