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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.44, 4,996.64 and 990.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.44, 4,996.64 and 990.46 is: 1,485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.44 : 4,996.64 = 990.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.44/4,996.64 = 990.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.44x = 4,996.64 × 990.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.44x = 4,948,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,972.05/3,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.98

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