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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.66, 4,778.52 and 994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.66, 4,778.52 and 994.40 is: 1,491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.66 : 4,778.52 = 994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.66/4,778.52 = 994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.66x = 4,778.52 × 994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.66x = 4,751,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,760.29/3,185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.61

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