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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.47, 7,493.36 and 1,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.47, 7,493.36 and 1,708.52 is: 2,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.47 : 7,493.36 = 1,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.47/7,493.36 = 1,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.47x = 7,493.36 × 1,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.47x = 12,802,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802,509.42/4,995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.82

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