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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.08, 7,491.12 and 1,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.08, 7,491.12 and 1,707.20 is: 2,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.08 : 7,491.12 = 1,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.08/7,491.12 = 1,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.08x = 7,491.12 × 1,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.08x = 12,788,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,840.06/4,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.80

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