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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.13, 4,995.20 and 990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.13, 4,995.20 and 990.13 is: 1,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.13 : 4,995.20 = 990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.13/4,995.20 = 990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.13x = 4,995.20 × 990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.13x = 4,945,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,874.93/3,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.19

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