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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.94, 4,995.84 and 990.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.94, 4,995.84 and 990.90 is: 1,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.94 : 4,995.84 = 990.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.94/4,995.84 = 990.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.94x = 4,995.84 × 990.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.94x = 4,950,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,377.86/3,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.18

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