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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.40, 7,493.10 and 1,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.40, 7,493.10 and 1,708.60 is: 2,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.40 : 7,493.10 = 1,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.40/7,493.10 = 1,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.40x = 7,493.10 × 1,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.40x = 12,802,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802,710.66/4,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.90

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