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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.53, 7,491.80 and 1,707.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.53, 7,491.80 and 1,707.65 is: 2,561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.53 : 7,491.80 = 1,707.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.53/7,491.80 = 1,707.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.53x = 7,491.80 × 1,707.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.53x = 12,793,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,793,326.27/4,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.47

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