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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.86, 3,334.40 and 990.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.86, 3,334.40 and 990.35 is: 1,485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.86 : 3,334.40 = 990.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.86/3,334.40 = 990.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.86x = 3,334.40 × 990.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.86x = 3,302,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,223.04/2,222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.57

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