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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.48, 3,335.34 and 990.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.48, 3,335.34 and 990.98 is: 1,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.48 : 3,335.34 = 990.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.48/3,335.34 = 990.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.48x = 3,335.34 × 990.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.48x = 3,305,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,238.56/2,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.52

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