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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.05, 3,330.77 and 990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.05, 3,330.77 and 990.04 is: 1,484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.05 : 3,330.77 = 990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.05/3,330.77 = 990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.05x = 3,330.77 × 990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.05x = 3,297,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,595.53/2,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.03

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