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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.59, 7,480.38 and 1,700.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.59, 7,480.38 and 1,700.53 is: 2,549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.59 : 7,480.38 = 1,700.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.59/7,480.38 = 1,700.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.59x = 7,480.38 × 1,700.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.59x = 12,720,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,720,610.60/4,988.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.94

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