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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.34, 7,493.43 and 1,708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.34, 7,493.43 and 1,708.66 is: 2,563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.34 : 7,493.43 = 1,708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.34/7,493.43 = 1,708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.34x = 7,493.43 × 1,708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.34x = 12,803,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,724.10/4,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.13

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