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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.95, 7,493.30 and 1,707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.95, 7,493.30 and 1,707.27 is: 2,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.95 : 7,493.30 = 1,707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.95/7,493.30 = 1,707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.95x = 7,493.30 × 1,707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.95x = 12,793,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,793,086.29/4,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.20

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