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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.80, 3,337.20 and 990.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.80, 3,337.20 and 990.90 is: 1,486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.80 : 3,337.20 = 990.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.80/3,337.20 = 990.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.80x = 3,337.20 × 990.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.80x = 3,306,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,831.48/2,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.35

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