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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.49, 7,492.52 and 1,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.49, 7,492.52 and 1,708.10 is: 2,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.49 : 7,492.52 = 1,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.49/7,492.52 = 1,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.49x = 7,492.52 × 1,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.49x = 12,797,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,973.41/4,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.91

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