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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.12, 3,330.87 and 990.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.12, 3,330.87 and 990.11 is: 1,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.12 : 3,330.87 = 990.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.12/3,330.87 = 990.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.12x = 3,330.87 × 990.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.12x = 3,297,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,911.04/2,222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.13

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