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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.92, 7,492.50 and 1,707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.92, 7,492.50 and 1,707.99 is: 2,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.92 : 7,492.50 = 1,707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.92/7,492.50 = 1,707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.92x = 7,492.50 × 1,707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.92x = 12,797,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,086.98/4,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.02

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