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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.84, 7,492.26 and 1,707.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.84, 7,492.26 and 1,707.96 is: 2,561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.84 : 7,492.26 = 1,707.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.84/7,492.26 = 1,707.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.84x = 7,492.26 × 1,707.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.84x = 12,796,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796,480.39/4,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.94

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