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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.68, 4,777.13 and 993.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.68, 4,777.13 and 993.35 is: 1,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.68 : 4,777.13 = 993.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.68/4,777.13 = 993.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.68x = 4,777.13 × 993.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.68x = 4,745,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,362.09/3,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.06

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