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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.52, 7,490.88 and 1,707.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.52, 7,490.88 and 1,707.35 is: 2,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.52 : 7,490.88 = 1,707.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.52/7,490.88 = 1,707.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.52x = 7,490.88 × 1,707.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.52x = 12,789,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,789,516.51/4,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.23

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