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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.92, 7,492.46 and 1,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.92, 7,492.46 and 1,707.03 is: 2,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.92 : 7,492.46 = 1,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.92/7,492.46 = 1,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.92x = 7,492.46 × 1,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.92x = 12,789,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,789,845.46/4,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.08

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