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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.36, 7,491.96 and 1,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.36, 7,491.96 and 1,708.56 is: 2,562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.36 : 7,491.96 = 1,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.36/7,491.96 = 1,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.36x = 7,491.96 × 1,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.36x = 12,800,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,463.18/4,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.47

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