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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.40, 4,778.14 and 994.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.40, 4,778.14 and 994.15 is: 1,491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.40 : 4,778.14 = 994.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.40/4,778.14 = 994.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.40x = 4,778.14 × 994.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.40x = 4,750,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,187.88/3,185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.24

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