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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.44, 7,494.72 and 1,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.44, 7,494.72 and 1,708.52 is: 2,563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.44 : 7,494.72 = 1,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.44/7,494.72 = 1,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.44x = 7,494.72 × 1,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.44x = 12,804,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,879.01/4,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.31

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