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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.07, 4,995.74 and 990.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.07, 4,995.74 and 990.45 is: 1,485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.07 : 4,995.74 = 990.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.07/4,995.74 = 990.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.07x = 4,995.74 × 990.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.07x = 4,948,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,003.24/3,331.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.41

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