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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.68, 7,493.51 and 1,708.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.68, 7,493.51 and 1,708.79 is: 2,563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.68 : 7,493.51 = 1,708.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.68/7,493.51 = 1,708.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.68x = 7,493.51 × 1,708.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.68x = 12,804,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,801.76/4,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.18

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