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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.36, 7,490.92 and 1,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.36, 7,490.92 and 1,707 is: 2,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.36 : 7,490.92 = 1,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.36/7,490.92 = 1,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.36x = 7,490.92 × 1,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.36x = 12,787,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,000.44/4,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.29

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