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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.53, 4,778.29 and 994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.53, 4,778.29 and 994.28 is: 1,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.53 : 4,778.29 = 994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.53/4,778.29 = 994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.53x = 4,778.29 × 994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.53x = 4,750,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,935.53/3,185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.41

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