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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.20, 4,996.26 and 990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.20, 4,996.26 and 990.20 is: 1,485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.20 : 4,996.26 = 990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.20/4,996.26 = 990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.20x = 4,996.26 × 990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.20x = 4,947,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,271.67/3,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.58

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