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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.06, 7,490.28 and 1,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.06, 7,490.28 and 1,705.28 is: 2,558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.06 : 7,490.28 = 1,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.06/7,490.28 = 1,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.06x = 7,490.28 × 1,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.06x = 12,773,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773,024.68/4,993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.16

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