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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.54, 4,996.44 and 990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.54, 4,996.44 and 990.92 is: 1,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.54 : 4,996.44 = 990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.54/4,996.44 = 990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.54x = 4,996.44 × 990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.54x = 4,951,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,044.87/3,331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.11

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