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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.66, 4,780.66 and 995.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.66, 4,780.66 and 995.55 is: 1,493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.66 : 4,780.66 = 995.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.66/4,780.66 = 995.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.66x = 4,780.66 × 995.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.66x = 4,759,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,383.57/3,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.54

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