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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.09, 4,996.13 and 990.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.09, 4,996.13 and 990.17 is: 1,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.09 : 4,996.13 = 990.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.09/4,996.13 = 990.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.09x = 4,996.13 × 990.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.09x = 4,946,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,988.11/3,330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.54

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