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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.83, 4,777.93 and 993.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.83, 4,777.93 and 993.43 is: 1,489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.83 : 4,777.93 = 993.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.83/4,777.93 = 993.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.83x = 4,777.93 × 993.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.83x = 4,746,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,539.00/3,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.89

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