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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.06, 7,487.27 and 1,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.06, 7,487.27 and 1,703.27 is: 2,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.06 : 7,487.27 = 1,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.06/7,487.27 = 1,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.06x = 7,487.27 × 1,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.06x = 12,752,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752,842.37/4,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.14

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