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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.71, 7,493.26 and 1,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.71, 7,493.26 and 1,707.83 is: 2,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.71 : 7,493.26 = 1,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.71/7,493.26 = 1,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.71x = 7,493.26 × 1,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.71x = 12,797,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,245.94/4,994.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.16

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