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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.20, 7,493.92 and 1,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.20, 7,493.92 and 1,708.16 is: 2,562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.20 : 7,493.92 = 1,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.20/7,493.92 = 1,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.20x = 7,493.92 × 1,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.20x = 12,800,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,814.39/4,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.62

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