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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.32, 4,786.44 and 999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.32, 4,786.44 and 999.28 is: 1,499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.32 : 4,786.44 = 999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.32/4,786.44 = 999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.32x = 4,786.44 × 999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.32x = 4,782,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,993.76/3,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.22

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