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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042, 4,563.14 and 990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042, 4,563.14 and 990 is: 1,485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042 : 4,563.14 = 990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042/4,563.14 = 990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042x = 4,563.14 × 990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042x = 4,517,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,503.65/3,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.04

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