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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.71, 7,494.76 and 1,708.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.71, 7,494.76 and 1,708.83 is: 2,563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.71 : 7,494.76 = 1,708.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.71/7,494.76 = 1,708.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.71x = 7,494.76 × 1,708.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.71x = 12,807,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,270.73/4,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.65

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