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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.93, 4,783.39 and 997.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.93, 4,783.39 and 997.67 is: 1,496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.93 : 4,783.39 = 997.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.93/4,783.39 = 997.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.93x = 4,783.39 × 997.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.93x = 4,772,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,254.17/3,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.51

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