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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.77, 4,995.30 and 990.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.77, 4,995.30 and 990.23 is: 1,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.77 : 4,995.30 = 990.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.77/4,995.30 = 990.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.77x = 4,995.30 × 990.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.77x = 4,946,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,470.94/3,330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.08

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