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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299, 4,948.50 and 990.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299, 4,948.50 and 990.50 is: 1,485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299 : 4,948.50 = 990.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299/4,948.50 = 990.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299x = 4,948.50 × 990.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299x = 4,901,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,489.25/3,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.75

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