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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.59, 7,493.58 and 1,709.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.59, 7,493.58 and 1,709.01 is: 2,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.59 : 7,493.58 = 1,709.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.59/7,493.58 = 1,709.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.59x = 7,493.58 × 1,709.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.59x = 12,806,603.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806,603.16/4,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.58

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