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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.54, 7,488.60 and 1,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.54, 7,488.60 and 1,706.28 is: 2,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.54 : 7,488.60 = 1,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.54/7,488.60 = 1,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.54x = 7,488.60 × 1,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.54x = 12,777,648.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777,648.41/4,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.81

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