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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.45, 4,994.78 and 990.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.45, 4,994.78 and 990.36 is: 1,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.45 : 4,994.78 = 990.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.45/4,994.78 = 990.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.45x = 4,994.78 × 990.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.45x = 4,946,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,625.37/3,330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.27

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