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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.49, 4,778.19 and 994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.49, 4,778.19 and 994.20 is: 1,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.49 : 4,778.19 = 994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.49/4,778.19 = 994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.49x = 4,778.19 × 994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.49x = 4,750,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,476.50/3,185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.29

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