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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.33, 4,994.81 and 990.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.33, 4,994.81 and 990.29 is: 1,485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.33 : 4,994.81 = 990.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.33/4,994.81 = 990.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.33x = 4,994.81 × 990.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.33x = 4,946,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,317.93/3,330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.24

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