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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.14, 3,334.30 and 990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.14, 3,334.30 and 990.32 is: 1,485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.14 : 3,334.30 = 990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.14/3,334.30 = 990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.14x = 3,334.30 × 990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.14x = 3,302,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,004.83/2,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.29

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