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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.01, 3,335.33 and 990.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.01, 3,335.33 and 990.27 is: 1,486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.01 : 3,335.33 = 990.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.01/3,335.33 = 990.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.01x = 3,335.33 × 990.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.01x = 3,302,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,879.71/2,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.44

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