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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.66, 4,995.99 and 990.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.66, 4,995.99 and 990.66 is: 1,485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.66 : 4,995.99 = 990.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.66/4,995.99 = 990.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.66x = 4,995.99 × 990.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.66x = 4,949,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,317.44/3,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.99

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