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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.90, 4,995.49 and 990.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.90, 4,995.49 and 990.35 is: 1,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.90 : 4,995.49 = 990.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.90/4,995.49 = 990.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.90x = 4,995.49 × 990.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.90x = 4,947,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,283.52/3,330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.27

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