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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.55, 7,491.83 and 1,707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.55, 7,491.83 and 1,707.67 is: 2,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.55 : 7,491.83 = 1,707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.55/7,491.83 = 1,707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.55x = 7,491.83 × 1,707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.55x = 12,793,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,793,553.09/4,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.50

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