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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.49, 4,777.19 and 993.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.49, 4,777.19 and 993.40 is: 1,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.49 : 4,777.19 = 993.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.49/4,777.19 = 993.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.49x = 4,777.19 × 993.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.49x = 4,745,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,660.55/3,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.24

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