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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.02, 7,492.54 and 1,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.02, 7,492.54 and 1,708.14 is: 2,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.02 : 7,492.54 = 1,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.02/7,492.54 = 1,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.02x = 7,492.54 × 1,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.02x = 12,798,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,798,307.28/4,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.21

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