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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.32, 4,778.40 and 994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.32, 4,778.40 and 994.27 is: 1,491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.32 : 4,778.40 = 994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.32/4,778.40 = 994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.32x = 4,778.40 × 994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.32x = 4,750,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,995.88/3,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.53

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