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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.94, 4,777.44 and 993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.94, 4,777.44 and 993.50 is: 1,490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.94 : 4,777.44 = 993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.94/4,777.44 = 993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.94x = 4,777.44 × 993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.94x = 4,746,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,386.64/3,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.26

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