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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.32, 7,491.42 and 1,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.32, 7,491.42 and 1,707.64 is: 2,560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.32 : 7,491.42 = 1,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.32/7,491.42 = 1,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.32x = 7,491.42 × 1,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.32x = 12,792,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,689.60/4,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.93

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