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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.75, 7,488.30 and 1,703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.75, 7,488.30 and 1,703.96 is: 2,556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.75 : 7,488.30 = 1,703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.75/7,488.30 = 1,703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.75x = 7,488.30 × 1,703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.75x = 12,759,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759,760.70/4,991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.17

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