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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.93, 4,995.81 and 990.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.93, 4,995.81 and 990.87 is: 1,486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.93 : 4,995.81 = 990.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.93/4,995.81 = 990.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.93x = 4,995.81 × 990.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.93x = 4,950,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,198.25/3,330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.13

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